predigest

pre·di·gest

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-di-jest, -dahy-]
- /ˌpri dɪˈdʒɛst, -daɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-di-jest, -dahy-]
- /ˌpri dɪˈdʒɛst, -daɪ-/

Definitions of predigest word

verb with object predigest to treat (food) by an artificial process analogous to digestion so that, when taken into the body, it is more easily digestible. 1
verb with object predigest to make simpler or plainer, as for easier understanding. 1
verb predigest to treat (food) artificially to aid subsequent digestion in the body 0
verb transitive predigest to digest beforehand; specif., to treat (food) as with enzymes for easier digestion when eaten 0

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Origin of predigest

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1655-65; pre- + digest

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Parts of speech for Predigest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Predigest

predigest popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

predigest usage trend in Literature

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