caloric

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noun

ca·​lo·​ric kə-ˈlȯr-ik 

1

: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion

2

archaic : heat

caloric

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adjective

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: of, relating to, or containing calories

calorically

kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of caloric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

When paired with lower-calorie options like vegetables, hummus may help reduce overall caloric intake, which can help with weight loss. —Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024

Consuming calories in excess of your daily caloric needs is one of the main reasons that more adults are overweight today than ever before. —Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 2024

Adjective

Some research—mainly in mice—has linked caloric restriction to a lower risk of cancer, and scientists believe activation of the Nrf-2 pathway is partially why. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024

Fast food tends to be incredibly caloric and low in nutrition, Wolfson said. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French calorique, from Latin calor

First Known Use

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

caloric

adjective

ca·​lor·​ic

kə-ˈlȯr-ik,

-ˈlōr-,

-ˈlär-;

ˈkal-ə-rik

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: relating to or containing calories

calorically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

caloric

adjective

ca·​lo·​ric kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik 

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: of or relating to calories

calorically

kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär- 

adverb