nutrition

noun

nu·​tri·​tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce nutrition (audio) nyu̇- How to pronounce nutrition (audio)
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
foods that are necessary for human nutrition
2
: nourishment sense 1
… get adequate nutrition both before and during the race.John Hanc
nutritional adjective
nutritionally adverb

Examples of nutrition in a Sentence

The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class. good nutrition and proper exercise
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutrition was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

nutrition

noun
nu·​tri·​tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce nutrition (audio)
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
especially : the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and makes use of food substances
2

Medical Definition

nutrition

noun
nu·​tri·​tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce nutrition (audio)
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
2
nutritional adjective
nutritionally adverb

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