digestion
//daɪˈdʒɛs.tʃən//
Noun
digestionSingular
digestionsPlural
1
The process by which food is broken down in the body into substances that can be absorbed and used for energy, growth, and repair.
Good digestion is important for overall health.
2
The ability to digest food; the functioning of the digestive system.
Regular exercise can improve your digestion.
3
The mental process of understanding and absorbing information or ideas.
The digestion of such complex theories takes time and patience.