nutritionally
UK[njuːˈtrɪʃənəli]US[nuːˈtrɪʃənəli]
adv
In a way that relates to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
adv
From the perspective of nutritional content or value.
Morpheme Breakdown
nutri
tion
ally
nutri
nourish
tion
noun suffix
ally
adverb suffix
Etymology
The word 'nutritionally' is built upon the Latin verb nutrire, meaning "to nourish or feed". This root passed into English via Old French to form the noun 'nutrition', signifying the act or process of nourishing. The addition of the adjectival suffix '-al' created 'nutritional', pertaining to nourishment, and the final adverbial suffix '-ly' then modifies it to describe an action performed in a manner relating to nutrition. Thus, the term's evolution from a concrete action of feeding to an abstract adverbial concept encapsulates the scientific study of how sustenance affects health.
Analysis
Structure: nutri (nourish) + tion (noun suffix) + ally (adverb suffix)
nutri: From Latin nutrire, meaning "to nourish, suckle, feed". It functions as the core verb root.
tion: A suffix of Latin origin (-tionem), used to form nouns denoting an action or resulting state.
ally: A suffix formed from the adjective suffix -al (of or pertaining to) + the adverb-forming suffix -ly (in a manner of).
Examples
This product is not nutritionally complete for a growing child.
Nutritionally speaking, fresh vegetables are superior to canned ones.
The two meals are equivalent nutritionally, though their ingredients differ.