nutriment

noun

Pronunciation: ˈnjuːtrɪmənt

Definition

Substances that provide nourishment for growth, health, and survival.

Examples

• The doctor emphasized that a balanced diet is the primary source of nutriment for a developing child.

• Without sufficient nutriment, the plants in the greenhouse began to wither and turn yellow.

• The explorers sought any form of nutriment they could find in the harsh, barren landscape.

Synonyms of nutriment

Words with a similar meaning to nutriment:

• food
• sustenance
• nourishment
• nutrition

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