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- [noo-truh-muh nt, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu trə mənt, ˈnyu-/
- /ˈnjuːtrɪmənt/
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- [noo-truh-muh nt, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu trə mənt, ˈnyu-/
Definitions of nutriment word
- noun nutriment any substance or matter that, taken into a living organism, serves to sustain it in its existence, promoting growth, replacing loss, and providing energy. 1
- noun nutriment anything that nourishes; nourishment; food. 1
- noun nutriment Nourishment; sustenance. 1
- noun nutriment any material providing nourishment 0
- noun nutriment anything that nourishes; food 0
- noun nutriment anything that promotes growth, development, or good health 0
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Origin of nutriment
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin nūtrīmentum nourishment, equivalent to nūtrī(re) to nourish, feed + -mentum -ment
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Parts of speech for Nutriment
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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nutriment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
nutriment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nutriment
noun nutriment
- food — any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.
- aliment — something that nourishes or sustains the body or mind
- diet — the legislative body of certain countries, as Japan.
- nourishment — something that nourishes; food, nutriment, or sustenance.
- nutrition — the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.
Antonyms for nutriment
noun nutriment
- deprivation — If you suffer deprivation, you do not have or are prevented from having something that you want or need.
- starvation — the act or state of starving; condition of being starved.
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