Definition of PEPTIC

peptic

Plural: peptics

Adjective

  • relating to or promoting digestion
    • "peptic juices"

Adj

  • Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
  • Of or pertaining to pepsin.

Noun

  • A substance that aids or promotes digestion.
  • An agent that promotes digestion.
  • The digestive organs.

Examples

  • The PEPTIC qualities of his word choice helped him break down the defense.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

Scrabble Score: 12

peptic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
peptic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
peptic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

peptic: valid Words With Friends Word