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- [in-di-jes-chuh n, -dahy-]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ-/
- /ˌɪn.dɪ.dʒes.tʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-jes-chuh n, -dahy-]
- /ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ-/
Definitions of indigestion word
- noun indigestion uncomfortable inability or difficulty in digesting food; dyspepsia. 1
- noun indigestion an instance or case of indigestion. 1
- noun indigestion Pain or discomfort in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food. 1
- noun indigestion digestive discomfort 1
- uncountable noun indigestion If you have indigestion, you have pains in your stomach and chest that are caused by difficulties in digesting food. 0
- noun indigestion difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belching 0
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Origin of indigestion
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin indīgestiōn- (stem of indīgestiō). See in-2, digestion
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Parts of speech for Indigestion
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indigestion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
indigestion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indigestion
noun indigestion
- heartburn — an uneasy burning sensation in the stomach, typically extending toward the esophagus, and sometimes associated with the eructation of an acid fluid.
- nausea — sickness at the stomach, especially when accompanied by a loathing for food and an involuntary impulse to vomit.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- gas — GNU assembler
- flatulence — generating gas in the alimentary canal, as food.
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