multivitamin
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌmʌltiˈvaɪtəmɪn/
KK: /mʌltiˈvaɪtəmɪn/
adjective
Definition
A term used to describe something that contains many different vitamins, especially those that are important for health.
Example
She takes a multivitamin every day to ensure she gets all the necessary nutrients.
Conversation
Have you tried that new multivitamin everybody is talking about?
No, I haven't! Is it really good?
Yeah, it has a lot of essential nutrients that help boost your energy.
Sounds interesting! I might give that multivitamin a shot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nutritional
vitamin-rich
fortified
Antonyms
deficient
incomplete
insufficient
noun
Definition
A type of supplement that includes a variety of vitamins and minerals to help improve health.
Example
She takes a multivitamin every morning to ensure she gets all the necessary nutrients.
Conversation
I started taking a multivitamin to boost my energy.
That's a good idea! Do you feel any difference?
Yeah, I think it helps me feel more focused during the day.
Root Explanation
Multivitamin → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "vitamin" (from Latin "vita" meaning life and "amin" referring to compounds essential for life). The word "multivitamin" refers to a supplement containing many essential compounds for life.
Memory Tip
Think of 'many' ('multi-') essential compounds for 'life' ('vita') — that's what a multivitamin provides.
Visually Confused Words
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