nutritional — relating to nutrition or the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to nutrition or the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Pronunciation (IPA): /nuˈtrɪʃənəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom reads every nutritional label like she's decoding secret government documents.
- The nutritional benefits of this superfood smoothie cost more than my monthly phone bill.
- Athletes require careful attention to their nutritional intake for optimal performance.
nutritional
ADJECTIVE[/nuˈtrɪʃənəl/]
relating to nutrition or the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
The dietitian explains the nutritional value of each food on the balanced plate.
Traditional cooking meets educational nutritional!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'nutrire', meaning 'to nourish or supply nutrition'. In ancient Rome, a wet nurse who fed infants was called 'nutrix', literally 'the one who nourishes', reflecting the verb's fundamental association with providing sustenance.
Breakdown
nutri- (from Latin nutrire, to nourish) + -tion (noun-forming suffix) + -al (adjective-forming suffix denoting 'of or relating to').
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📝Examples
“My mom reads every nutritional label like she's decoding secret government documents.”
“The nutritional benefits of this superfood smoothie cost more than my monthly phone bill.”
“Athletes require careful attention to their nutritional intake for optimal performance.”
“The school implemented new nutritional standards for cafeteria meals.”
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