Definition of digestive Digestive

/dajʤɛˈstɪv/ - [dayjestiv] - di•ges•tive

We found 12 definitions of digestive from 5 different sources.

What does digestive mean?

Noun Plural: digestives
digestive - any substance that promotes digestion
Adjective
digestive - relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion; "digestive juices"; "a digestive enzyme"; "digestive ferment"

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digestive (a.)
Pertaining to digestion; having the power to cause or promote digestion; as, the digestive ferments.
digestive (n.)
That which aids digestion, as a food or medicine.
digestive (n.)
A substance which, when applied to a wound or ulcer, promotes suppuration.
digestive (n.)
A tonic.