nutriment — 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): /ˈnuːtrɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother believes that her secret soup contains magical nutriment that keeps the whole family healthy.
- The soil lacks proper nutriment for growing crops.
- Athletes need extra nutriment to maintain their peak performance.
nutriment
NOUN[/ˈnuːtrɪmənt/]
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin nutrimentum, a noun formation from the verb nutrire meaning 'to nourish or feed'. Used in ancient Rome to denote sustenance and the importance of food and nutrition.
Breakdown
nutrire (to nourish) + -mentum (means, result, or instrument suffix) — literally 'that which nourishes'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother believes that her secret soup contains magical nutriment that keeps the whole family healthy.”
“The soil lacks proper nutriment for growing crops.”
“Athletes need extra nutriment to maintain their peak performance.”
“The baby refused all nutriment except chocolate milk, much to his mother's dismay.”
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