nutritive

adjective

nu·​tri·​tive ˈnü-trə-tiv How to pronounce nutritive (audio)
ˈnyü-
1
: of or relating to nutrition
2
nutritively adverb

Examples of nutritive in a Sentence

the nutritive value of certain grains some people contend that whole wheat bread is significantly more nutritive than white bread
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Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 1 July 2024 From helpful nutritive additions and lymphatic massage to journaling, reading, and simply spending time with loved ones, Elsesser finds ways to prioritize herself, at home and abroad. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024 The bulk of research devoted to understanding breastfeeding is on the nutritive benefits during the first six months to the first year of an infant’s life. Time, 19 July 2023 The pioneers are the seabirds, whose fishy guano provides a nutritive anchor for air and seaborne seeds. Amy Brady, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nutritive 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutritive was in the 14th century

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“Nutritive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

nutritive

adjective
nu·​tri·​tive ˈn(y)ü-trət-iv How to pronounce nutritive (audio)
1
: of or relating to nutrition
2

Medical Definition

nutritive

adjective
nu·​tri·​tive ˈn(y)ü-trət-iv How to pronounce nutritive (audio)
1
: of or relating to nutrition
2
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