Ingestion

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/

Definitions of ingestion

noun the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body through the mouth

Example Sentences

A1 Ingestion of food is necessary for survival.

A2 The process of ingestion begins in the mouth.

B1 Proper ingestion of nutrients is important for overall health.

B2 The ingestion of toxic substances can be harmful to the body.

C1 Nutrient ingestion is a complex process involving various organs.

C2 The ingestion of excessive amounts of sugar can lead to health problems.

Examples of ingestion in a Sentence

formal Proper ingestion of nutrients is essential for maintaining good health.

informal Eating a balanced diet is important for good ingestion of nutrients.

slang Make sure you're getting enough fuel in your body for proper ingestion.

figurative His ingestion of knowledge from books was evident in his insightful conversations.

Grammatical Forms of ingestion

• past tense: ingested
• plural: ingestions
• comparative: more ingestion
• superlative: most ingestion
• present tense: ingests
• future tense: will ingest
• perfect tense: has ingested
• continuous tense: is ingesting
• singular: ingestion
• positive degree: ingestion
• infinitive: to ingest
• gerund: ingesting
• participle: ingested

Origin and Evolution of ingestion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ingestion' originated from the Latin word 'ingestio', which comes from the verb 'ingerere' meaning 'to carry in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ingestion' has come to specifically refer to the process of taking food or drink into the body, rather than just any form of carrying in.