digestion

/dɪdʒɛsˈtɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of breaking down food in the stomach and intestines, or the act of thinking about and understanding information.

“The doctor explained the process of digestion to her patient.”

2. noun

a magazine or publication that discusses a particular topic, especially food, cooking, or health.

“She read a review of a new cookbook in her digestion magazine.”

3. noun

a process of mentally breaking down and analyzing a situation or information.

“The journalist had to go through the process of digestion before writing her article.”

Synonyms

  • assimilation
  • breakdown
  • metabolism

Antonyms

  • abdominal
  • intestine