Intaking: meaning, definitions and examples
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intaking
[ ɪnˈteɪkɪŋ ]
health
The act of consuming or absorbing something, especially food or drink.
Synonyms
absorbing, consuming, ingesting
Examples of usage
- I have been intaking a lot of water to stay hydrated.
- She is intaking a balanced diet to improve her health.
- The doctor advised intaking more vitamins and minerals.
- The intaking of excessive alcohol can have harmful effects on the body.
- He needs to monitor his intaking of sugary foods.
Translations
Translations of the word "intaking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ingestão
🇮🇳 अवशोषण
🇩🇪 Aufnahme
🇮🇩 pemasukan
🇺🇦 споживання
🇵🇱 przyjmowanie
🇯🇵 摂取 (せっしゅ)
🇫🇷 ingestion
🇪🇸 ingestión
🇹🇷 alım
🇰🇷 섭취 (섭취)
🇸🇦 ابتلاع
🇨🇿 příjem
🇸🇰 príjem
🇨🇳 摄入 (shèrù)
🇸🇮 vnos
🇮🇸 inntaka
🇰🇿 іштелу
🇬🇪 მიღება
🇦🇿 qəbul
🇲🇽 ingestión
Word origin
The word 'intaking' is derived from the verb 'intake' which originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the noun 'take'. 'Intake' has been used in the English language since the 15th century, primarily in the context of consuming or absorbing something. Over time, 'intaking' has evolved to specifically refer to the action of consuming or absorbing something, especially food or drink.