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nutritive

 

[ หˆnjuหtrษชtษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food quality

Nutritive refers to substances that provide nourishment or promote health when consumed. It is often used to describe food that is high in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. Nutritive foods support bodily functions and contribute to overall well-being. A diet rich in nutritive ingredients can enhance physical performance and prevent health issues.

Synonyms

healthy, nourishing, nutritional, wholesome

Examples of usage

  • Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritive.
  • Choosing nutritive snacks can improve your diet.
  • This recipe includes various nutritive ingredients.

Translations

Translations of the word "nutritive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nutritivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคทเคฃเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nahrhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nutrisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะถะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odลผywczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ „้คŠใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nutritif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nutritivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท besleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฐูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝลพivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝลพivnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅๅ…ป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hranilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆringarrรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qida

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nutritivo

Etymology

The word 'nutritive' comes from the Middle French term 'nutritif', which is derived from the Latin word 'nutritivus', meaning 'nourishing'. The Latin root itself comes from 'nutrire', meaning 'to nourish' or 'to suckle'. The transition from Latin to Middle French and then to modern English reflects a longstanding interest in nutrition and health across cultures. The use of the word has evolved, but its core meaning related to nourishment remains intact. Over time, the term gained prominence as nutritional science developed, highlighting the importance of food composition and its effects on health. In contemporary discourse, 'nutritive' is often seen in discussions about diet, health, and wellness, emphasizing the role of food in sustaining life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,746, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.