digestion
Translation
digestion, assimilation
Examples
Good digestion is important for your health.
Good digestion is important for your health.
The digestion of the complex report took several days.
The digestion of the complex report took several days.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of breaking down (sth.) The digestion of food starts in the mouth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breakdown, absorption, assimilation
Etymology
From Latin 'digestio', from 'digerere' (to separate, arrange), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'gerere' (to carry).
Memory Tips
Think of your stomach 'digesting' food by breaking it down. The same can happen with complex information.