digestion - Master This Word
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digestion Word Meanings
- the process of breaking down food into nutrients
- the body's method of processing what we eat
digestion Example Sentences
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digestion Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/daɪˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
US
/daɪˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
digestion Word Etymology
Root: 'digest' (from Latin 'digestus') + suffix '-ion'. Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine your stomach as a busy factory, breaking down food and turning it into energy, just like a factory processes raw materials into products.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Digestion is the body’s process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used for energy, growth, and repair. It begins in the mouth with chewing and saliva, continues in the stomach where acid and enzymes start to break down proteins, and finishes in the small intestine where most nutrients are absorbed. The entire system includes organs like the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines, working together to convert meals into fuel. Understanding digestion helps explain how we respond to different foods, why some people have sensitivities, and how medications can affect daily health.
Usage Reminders
- Digestion is a physical process, not a mental one. Use digestion with foods and health contexts. It is often uncountable. Learn phrases like digestion system and digestive enzymes. Compare chew, digest, and digestion in sentences. Use digestion in medical and dietary discussions. Practice saying digestion aloud to master the noun form.
Common Misconceptions
- Digestion is about thinking, not about the stomach.
- Digest and digestion always refer to the same action in all contexts.
- Digestion happens only when you feel sick after eating.
- Digestion is the same as metabolism.
- All foods slow down digestion equally.
Thinking Differences
Explain to a native English speaker that digestion refers to a bodily process and is often used in health contexts; avoid treating it as a mental activity or a metaphor for thinking.
Learning Tips
- Visualize digestion as a factory in the stomach turning food into fuel.
- Learn key collocations: digestion system, digestive enzymes, aid digestion.
- Compare digestion with digest as a verb to avoid mixed usage.
- Practice everyday sentences using digestion.
- Note related terms: digestive, digestion rate, digestive health.
- Listen to short talks about nutrition to hear digestion in context.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of digestion?
A.The process by which food is broken down in the body
B.A type of plant
C.A style of painting
D.A method of communication
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct sentence that uses the word digestion.
A.The digestion of the car was impressive.
B.Digestion is a great sport.
C.She studied digestion for her biology class.
D.He felt digestion after his run.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to digestion?
A.Absorption
B.Construction
C.Technology
D.Discovery
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of digestion?
A.Protection
B.Creation
C.Malabsorption
D.Connection
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario involving digestion?
A.They were discussing the latest movie releases.
B.He was curious about the structure of a building.
C.She felt sluggish after eating too much at dinner.
D.The children played games in the park.
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