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Multivitamin: meaning, definitions and examples

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multivitamin

 

[ ˈmʌltiˌvaɪtəˌmɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nutritional supplement

A multivitamin is a dietary supplement that contains a combination of vitamins, and often minerals, intended to provide health benefits. These supplements may come in various forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, or liquids. Multivitamins are commonly used to fill nutritional gaps in a person's diet and to ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients. They are particularly popular among individuals who may not get enough vitamins and minerals from their food alone. The efficacy of multivitamins can vary based on the specific formulation and individual nutrient needs.

Synonyms

nutrient mix, supplement, vitamin complex

Examples of usage

  • I take a multivitamin every morning.
  • She decided to start using a multivitamin to boost her immunity.
  • Multivitamins can help vegetarians meet their nutrient requirements.
  • Always consult a doctor before starting any multivitamin regimen.

Translations

Translations of the word "multivitamin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multivitamínico

🇮🇳 मल्टीविटामिन

🇩🇪 Multivitamin

🇮🇩 multivitamin

🇺🇦 мультвітамін

🇵🇱 multiwitamina

🇯🇵 マルチビタミン

🇫🇷 multivitamine

🇪🇸 multivitamínico

🇹🇷 multivitamin

🇰🇷 종합비타민

🇸🇦 فيتامينات متعددة

🇨🇿 multivitamin

🇸🇰 multivitamín

🇨🇳 多种维生素

🇸🇮 multivitamin

🇮🇸 multivitamín

🇰🇿 мультиминерал

🇬🇪 მულტივიტამინი

🇦🇿 multivitamin

🇲🇽 multivitamínico

Etymology

The term 'multivitamin' is derived from the words 'multiple' and 'vitamin.' The concept of multivitamins came into prominence in the early 20th century as the field of nutrition began to gain attention. Nutritional scientists started to identify essential vitamins and minerals that are critical for human health. The first multivitamins were developed to address nutrient deficiencies that were prevalent due to poor dietary habits and lack of access to a variety of foods. In the decades that followed, advancements in understanding vitamins led to the creation of various formulations of multivitamins, tailored for different demographics such as children, pregnant women, and seniors. Today, the multivitamin industry is significant, with numerous products available on the market, reflecting ongoing research and development in nutritional science.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,123 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.