ingestion
|in/ges/tion|
B2
/ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/
(ingest)
take in
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ingestion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ingestio,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'gerere' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'ingestio' transformed into the French word 'ingestion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ingestion' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'taking in substances into the body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
The ingestion of contaminated water can lead to illness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42