Definitions
- Referring to food that is difficult to digest or causes discomfort in the digestive system. - Describing food that is not easily broken down by the body's enzymes or stomach acid. - Talking about food that can cause bloating, gas, or other digestive issues.
- Describing food that is not fit for human consumption. - Referring to food that is poisonous, rotten, or contaminated. - Talking about food that is unappetizing or unpleasant to eat.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe food that is not suitable for consumption.
- 2Both words refer to food that is not enjoyable to eat.
- 3Both words can be used to describe food that is not safe to eat.
- 4Both words are negative in connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Indigestible refers to food that is difficult to digest, while inedible refers to food that is not fit for consumption.
- 2Reason: Indigestible food may cause discomfort or digestive issues, while inedible food may be poisonous, rotten, or contaminated.
- 3Severity: Indigestible food may cause mild discomfort, while inedible food may cause serious illness or death.
- 4Edibility: Indigestible food may still be edible, but difficult to digest, while inedible food is not edible at all.
- 5Connotation: Indigestible has a neutral connotation, while inedible has a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Indigestible and inedible are both words used to describe food that is not suitable for consumption. However, the difference between them is that indigestible refers to food that is difficult to digest or causes discomfort in the digestive system, while inedible refers to food that is not fit for consumption due to being poisonous, rotten, or contaminated.
