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- [noo-trish-uh n, nyoo-]
- /nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu-/
- /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-trish-uh n, nyoo-]
- /nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu-/
Definitions of nutrition word
- noun nutrition the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished. 1
- noun nutrition the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans. 1
- noun nutrition the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material. 1
- noun nutrition food; nutriment. 1
- noun nutrition the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession. 1
- noun nutrition The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. 1
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Origin of nutrition
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin nūtrītiōn- (stem of nūtrītiō) a feeding, equivalent to Latin nūtrīt(us) (past participle of nūtrīre to feed, nourish) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Nutrition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nutrition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nutrition
noun nutrition
- nourishment — something that nourishes; food, nutriment, or sustenance.
- diet — the legislative body of certain countries, as Japan.
- food — any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.
- sustenance — means of sustaining life; nourishment.
- dietetics — pertaining to diet or to regulation of the use of food.
Antonyms for nutrition
noun nutrition
- 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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