Nutritive: meaning, definitions and examples
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nutritive
[ หnjuหtrษชtษชv ]
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:
๐ต๐น nutritivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคทเคฃเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช nahrhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ nutrisi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะถะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ odลผywczy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ้คใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท nutritif
๐ช๐ธ nutritivo
๐น๐ท besleyici
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุฐู
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝลพivnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝลพivnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅๅ ป็
๐ธ๐ฎ hranilen
๐ฎ๐ธ nรฆringarrรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐาัะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ qida
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 13748 conductive
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