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nutritive
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nu·tri·tive

adjective \ˈnü-trə-tiv, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NUTRITIVE

1
: of or relating to nutrition
2
: nourishing
— nu·tri·tive·ly adverb
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Examples of NUTRITIVE

  1. the nutritive value of certain grains
  2. <some people contend that whole wheat bread is significantly more nutritive than white bread>

First Known Use of NUTRITIVE

14th century

Related to NUTRITIVE

Synonyms
nourishing, nutrient, nutritional, nutritious
Antonyms
nonnutritious, nonnutritive

Other Physiology Terms

eructation, flux, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

nu·tri·tive

adjective \ˈn(y)ü-trət-iv\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of NUTRITIVE

1
: of or relating to nutrition
2
: nourishing

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