Indigestion

Pronunciation: /ɪn.dɪˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

Definitions of indigestion

noun a condition in which there is difficulty in digesting food

Example Sentences

A1 I have indigestion after eating too much pizza.

A2 She always takes antacids for her indigestion.

B1 Indigestion can be caused by eating spicy foods or drinking alcohol.

B2 If you experience frequent indigestion, you should see a doctor for advice.

C1 Chronic indigestion may be a sign of a more serious underlying health condition.

C2 The doctor prescribed medication to help alleviate his severe indigestion.

Examples of indigestion in a Sentence

formal The patient complained of severe indigestion after eating a heavy meal.

informal I always get indigestion when I eat too fast.

slang I had mad indigestion after eating that greasy burger.

figurative Dealing with that difficult client gave me a bad case of indigestion.

Grammatical Forms of indigestion

• past tense: indigestioned
• plural: indigestions
• comparative: more indigestion
• superlative: most indigestion
• present tense: indigests
• future tense: will indigest
• perfect tense: have indigested
• continuous tense: is indigesting
• singular: indigestion
• positive degree: indigestion
• infinitive: to indigest
• gerund: indigesting
• participle: indigested

Origin and Evolution of indigestion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'indigestion' originated from the Latin word 'indigestio', which means lack of digestion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indigestion' has come to be commonly used to describe discomfort or pain in the stomach or upper abdomen, often associated with difficulty in digesting food.