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- [noo-tri-tiv, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu trɪ tɪv, ˈnyu-/
- /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-tri-tiv, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu trɪ tɪv, ˈnyu-/
Definitions of nutritive word
- adjective nutritive serving to nourish; providing nutriment; nutritious. 1
- adjective nutritive of, relating to, or concerned with nutrition: foods with high nutritive value. 1
- noun nutritive an item of nourishing food: a breakfast of cereals, fruits, and other nutritives. 1
- noun nutritive Of or relating to nutrition. 1
- adjective nutritive food: nourishing 1
- adjective nutritive The nutritive content of food is all the substances that are in it which help you to remain healthy. 0
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Origin of nutritive
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Medieval Latin nūtrītīvus, equivalent to nūtrīt- (see nutrition) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English nutritif < Middle French < Medieval Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Nutritive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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nutritive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
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adjective nutritive
- nutritious — providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful: a good, nutritious meal.
- nourishing — promoting or sustaining life, growth, or strength: a nourishing diet.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- wholesome — conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial: wholesome recreation; wholesome environment.
- healthful — conducive to health; wholesome or salutary: a healthful diet.
Antonyms for nutritive
adjective nutritive
- unhealthy — not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition.
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