Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ingestive
Adjective
/ɪnˈdʒɛstɪv/
Definition
Relating to the act of taking in food or substances through the mouth.
Examples
- The ingestive actions of the body are essential for nutrition.
- Ingestive behaviors can vary widely among different species.
- He took a careful ingestive approach to his dietary habits.
Meaning
The term ‘ingestive’ pertains to processes involved in swallowing or consuming nutrients and other substances.
Synonyms
- Consuming
- Swallowing
- Uptaking
