Intaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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intaking

 

[ ɪnˈteɪkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.