nourishment — the food and substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the food and substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's soup provided both physical and emotional nourishment after a tough day.
- Reading good books is nourishment for the soul, unlike binge-watching reality TV shows.
- The desert cactus survived with minimal nourishment from rare raindrops.
nourishment
NOUN[/ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/]
the food and substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Food restoring health and strength
True nourishment builds both accomplishment and establishment!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'norrissement' in the 14th century, which originated from Latin 'nutrire' meaning 'to nourish, feed, or rear.' The term carries the nurturing sense of providing sustenance and growth, akin to how a mother cares for her child.
Breakdown
nourish (from Latin nutrire, meaning to feed or rear) + -ment (suffix forming nouns denoting action, process, or result).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's soup provided both physical and emotional nourishment after a tough day.”
“Reading good books is nourishment for the soul, unlike binge-watching reality TV shows.”
“The desert cactus survived with minimal nourishment from rare raindrops.”
“He claimed video games were intellectual nourishment, but his report card suggested otherwise.”
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