a substance that provides nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life.
nutri+ent
Shared component: nutri · nourish
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nutri
nourish
Related forms: nutri · 9 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy.
nutri+tion
Shared component: nutri · nourish
food or other substances that provide nourishment for growth and health.
nutri+ment
Shared component: nutri · nourish
relating to nutrition; providing nourishment.
nutri+tive
Shared component: nutri · nourish
(of food) containing substances that are necessary for growth, health, and good condition
nutri+tious
Shared component: nutri · nourish
In a way that relates to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
nutri+tion+ally
Shared component: nutri · nourish
nutritionalExtended relation
Relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
nutrit+ion+al
Extended relation: nutri · nourish
nutritionistExtended relation
A person who is an expert on the subject of nutrition and diet.
nutrit+ion+ist
Extended relation: nutri · nourish
nutritiouslyExtended relation
in a manner that provides nourishment and promotes health and growth
nutrit+ious+ly
Extended relation: nutri · nourish