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alimentary

al·i·men·ta·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [al-uh-men-tuh-ree]
    • /ˌæl əˈmɛn tə ri/
    • /ælɪˈmentərɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-uh-men-tuh-ree]
    • /ˌæl əˈmɛn tə ri/

Definitions of alimentary word

  • adjective alimentary of or relating to nutrition 3
  • adjective alimentary providing sustenance or nourishment 3
  • adjective alimentary free from the claims of creditors 3
  • adjective alimentary connected with food or nutrition 3
  • adjective alimentary nourishing 3
  • adjective alimentary furnishing support or sustenance 3

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Origin of alimentary

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Latin word alimentārius, dating back to 1605-15. See aliment, -ary

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Parts of speech for Alimentary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alimentary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

alimentary usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for alimentary

adj alimentary

  • comestible — food
  • digestible — capable of being digested; readily digested.
  • nourishing — promoting or sustaining life, growth, or strength: a nourishing diet.
  • nutrient — nourishing; providing nourishment or nutriment.
  • nutritious — providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful: a good, nutritious meal.

adjective alimentary

  • digestive — serving for or pertaining to digestion; having the function of digesting food: the digestive tract.

Top questions with alimentary

  • what is the alimentary canal?
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