nutriceutical
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //njuːtrɪˈsuːtɪkəl//
KK: /nʊˈtrɪsʊtɪkəl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to substances that have both nutritional and medicinal benefits.
Example
Many people are turning to nutraceutical products to improve their health.
Conversation
Have you tried those new supplements that are supposed to be nutriceutical?
No, I haven't, but I heard they can really boost your health.
Yeah, they claim to be both tasty and nutriceutical, which is interesting.
That sounds great! I might look into them for some extra benefits.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dietary
therapeutic
healthful
Antonyms
harmful
unhealthy
detrimental
noun
Definition
A type of product that combines nutrition and pharmaceuticals, often used to promote health and prevent disease.
Example
Many people take nutraceuticals to support their overall health and well-being.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new nutriceutical supplements that are trending?
Yeah, I read they can really boost your health!
I'm thinking of trying one to see if it helps my energy levels.
Root Explanation
Nutriceutical is formed from "nutri-" (from Latin "nutrire", meaning to nourish) and "ceutical" (from Greek "pharmakon", meaning drug or medicine). The word combines these parts to refer to substances that provide nutritional benefits and have medicinal properties.
Memory Tip
Think of 'nourishing' ('nutri-') elements that also act like 'medicine' ('ceutical') — that's what a nutriceutical is.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.