digestible

adjective

di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
Synonyms of digestiblenext
: capable of being digested

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But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Macdonald has an incredible way of teaching complex concepts in digestible ways. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Animal proteins are generally more digestible than plant proteins, and cooking generally enhances protein digestibility. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 However, fruit, particularly bananas, is an easy, convenient pre-workout snack that provides readily digestible carbohydrates to power your workout. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestible

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of digestible was in the 14th century

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“Digestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestible. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested
digestibility
-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun

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digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible -ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
: capable of being digested

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