digest

Meanings

• verb

  The process of breaking down food in the stomach and intestines into nutrients that the body can use.

  - "After eating a large meal, the body begins to digest the food."
  - "Digestion starts in the stomach and continues in the small intestine."

• noun

  A collection or summary of information on a particular subject.

  - "The historian's digest of ancient civilizations is a must-read for anyone interested in history."
  - "A digest of legal cases can help lawyers stay informed about recent rulings."

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Pronunciation

1. /daɪˈdʒɛst/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈdaɪdʒəst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

arrange , sort , sort out , sort out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with digest
persist , mist , pist , twist , list

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Variants

List of all variants of digest that leads to same result
digest , digests , digested , digesting

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'digest' comes from the Latin word 'disgustare,' which means 'to purge' or 'to cleanse.'

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Trivia

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1. The human stomach can produce up to three quarts of digestive juices each day.

2. The average person spends about six months of their lifetime digesting food.

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Related Concepts

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1. digestive system: A series of organs that work together to break down food and absorb nutrients.

2. digestive enzymes: Enzymes that help break down food during digestion.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'digest' has been used to refer to a collection or summary of information on a particular subject. For example, the Oxford English Dictionary is a digest of the English language.

How to Memorize "digest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of food being broken down in the stomach and intestines.
   - Think about the different organs involved in digestion and their functions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'digest' with the process of breaking down food.
   - Think of the word 'digest' as a verb meaning 'to process and absorb food.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Digestion starts in the pit and ends at the S,' where 'pit' stands for stomach and 'S' stands for small intestine.
   - Create a mental image of food being broken down and absorbed into the body.

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