nutrient — a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːtriənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists that eating vegetables gives you all the nutrients you need, but she still takes 15 different vitamin pills every morning.
- The nutritionist explained which nutrients are essential for athletic performance.
- My diet app tracks every nutrient I consume, making me realize that pizza contains surprisingly little vitamin C.
nutrient
NOUN[/ˈnuːtriənt/]
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Fresh vegetables and fruits are packed with nutrients your body needs.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin nutrire, meaning 'to nourish' or 'to feed', with roots in the imagery of a mother nursing and caring for an infant. The verb originally conveyed the act of providing sustenance and fostering growth.
Breakdown
nutri- (from Latin nutrire, meaning nourish) + -ent (suffix forming adjectives and nouns, denoting an agent or substance that performs an action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother insists that eating vegetables gives you all the nutrients you need, but she still takes 15 different vitamin pills every morning.”
“The nutritionist explained which nutrients are essential for athletic performance.”
“My diet app tracks every nutrient I consume, making me realize that pizza contains surprisingly little vitamin C.”
“Plants obtain nutrients from the soil through their root systems.”
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