Definition

A substance that provides nourishment and supports growth and health.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are important sources of nutriment for a balanced diet.

Conversation

I’ve been reading about the importance of nutriment in our diet.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out?

Well, it turns out that getting the right nutriment can really boost our energy levels.

I definitely need to pay more attention to that when planning my meals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nutriment → It is formed from "nutri" (from Latin "nutrire", meaning to nourish) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "nutriment" refers to a substance that nourishes or sustains life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nourishing' ('nutri') something to help it grow, and the '-ment' shows it's a thing that does this. So, nutriment is something that nourishes.

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