Alimentary: meaning, definitions and examples

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alimentary

 

[ ษ™หˆlษชmษ™ntษ›ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

nutritional aspects

The term 'alimentary' relates to the process of nutrition and the provision of food necessary for growth and well-being. It encompasses aspects concerning the digestive system, including the absorption and transportation of nutrients. Understanding alimentary functions is crucial for health and medical professions, as they are involved in dietary planning and treatment of nutrition-related disorders.

Synonyms

dietary, feeding, nutritive

Examples of usage

  • The alimentary canal plays a vital role in digestion.
  • Alimentary functions are essential for maintaining health.
  • Proper alimentary practices can prevent various diseases.

Translations

Translations of the word "alimentary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alimentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nahrhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nutrisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปั–ะผะตะฝั‚ะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokarmowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ „้คŠใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alimentaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alimentario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gฤฑda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฐุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potravinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potravinovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅๅ…ป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prehranski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐutengdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qida

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alimentario

Etymology

The word 'alimentary' derives from the Latin 'alimenti', which means nourishment or food, rooted in 'alere', meaning to nourish or to support. This term began to emerge in the English language in the late 15th century. The prefix 'ali-' denotes nourishment, while the suffix '-ary' indicates a relation to something. Over centuries, 'alimentary' has evolved to encompass various contexts related to food, diet, and nutrition. This word is prevalent in medical, biological, and nutritional discussions, reflecting its importance in the understanding of health and well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,984, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.