Alimented: meaning, definitions and examples
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alimented
[ əˈlɪmənˌtɛd ]
feed or nourish
The term 'alimented' is a less common variation of the word 'aliment,' which means to feed or nourish. It indicates the action of supplying nourishment necessary for growth or sustenance. Although it is not frequently used in modern English, understanding its roots can provide insights into its meaning and usage. The word is often applied in contexts involving biological needs or culinary discussions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The children were alimented with healthy meals.
- Farm animals must be alimented regularly to stay healthy.
- The garden was alimented with rich soil and nutrients.
Translations
Translations of the word "alimented" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alimentado
🇮🇳 खुराक दिया गया
🇩🇪 ernährt
🇮🇩 diberi makan
🇺🇦 підживлений
🇵🇱 wyżywiony
🇯🇵 栄養を与えられた
🇫🇷 alimenté
🇪🇸 alimentado
🇹🇷 beslenmiş
🇰🇷 영양이 공급된
🇸🇦 مُغَذّى
🇨🇿 nasycený
🇸🇰 živený
🇨🇳 被滋养的
🇸🇮 nahranjen
🇮🇸 fóðraður
🇰🇿 тамақтандырылған
🇬🇪 გამოკვებული
🇦🇿 qidalanmış
🇲🇽 alimentado
Etymology
The word 'alimented' is derived from the Latin word 'alimenta', which means nourishment or food. The Latin root is 'alere', meaning to nourish or to feed. The transformation into the English language took place as part of the broader evolution of Latin into the Romance languages, which later influenced English vocabulary. The usage of 'aliment' and its derivative forms became more prominent during the 15th and 16th centuries as English began to incorporate more Latin-based words. While 'alimented' is rarely used in contemporary English, its historical context may sometimes surface in literary works or formal texts discussing nutrition and sustenance.