Synonyms for nutrition

Grammar : Noun

Spell : noo-trish-uh n, nyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu-

Définition of nutrition

Origin : early 15c., from Old French nutrition (14c.) and directly from Latin nutritionem (nominative nutritio) "a nourishing," noun of action from past participle stem of nutrire "to nourish, suckle" (see nourish).

noun food

Example sentences :

These questions of nutrition are still so imperfectly studied and understood!
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Water is the greatest element of nutrition in gardens, but is easily polluted.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

The same laws which govern the nutrition of muscles, apply also to the vital organs.
Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

The diet from now on will be considered in the chapter "Diet and Nutrition."
Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler

Water fills an important place in the nutrition of the body.
Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler

For nutrition purposes they are mutually related and dependent.
Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder

The chief requisite is a firm soil that contains plenty of nutrition.
Extract from : « Commercial Geography » by Jacques W. Redway

At the extreme, nutrition is altogether removed from the context of nature.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

The faculties of nutrition and imagination have neither virtues nor vices.
Extract from : « A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy » by Isaac Husik

It contains every element of nutrition found in the best creamery butter.
Extract from : « The Kitchen Encyclopedia » by Anonymous

Antonyms for nutrition

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