Word
indigestion
Phoneticsin·di·ges·tion
US/ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
UK/ˌɪndɪdʒˈɛstʃən/
Definition
n. a feeling of discomfort in your stomach after you eat. It often makes you feel bloated or like you have a heavy, tight feeling.
n. a condition characterized by a sensation of fullness, bloating, or discomfort in the upper abdomen following a meal.
Examples
“I have a bit of indigestion after eating that large pizza.”
“He took an antacid to help with the indigestion caused by the spicy curry.”
“While occasional indigestion is common and usually harmless, persistent symptoms may indicate a more serious underlying condition such as acid reflux or gastritis.”
Examples
simple
“I have a bit of indigestion after eating that large pizza.”
contextual
“He took an antacid to help with the indigestion caused by the spicy curry.”
complex
“While occasional indigestion is common and usually harmless, persistent symptoms may indicate a more serious underlying condition such as acid reflux or gastritis.”
Etymology
From Middle English indigestioun, from Old French indigestion, from Late Latin indigestio, by surface analysis, in- + digestion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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