Definition

The quality of providing essential nutrients that are beneficial for health and growth.

Example

The nutritiousness of the meal was evident in the energy it provided throughout the day.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some foods have more nutritiousness than others?

Definitely! It's surprising how much difference it makes in our health.

I read that some fruits and vegetables are packed with nutritiousness compared to processed snacks.

That’s true! I try to choose the more nutritious options when I shop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nutritiousness → It is formed from "nutritious" (from Latin "nutritius", meaning nourishing) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "nutritiousness" refers to the quality or state of being nourishing or providing nutrients.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nourishing' ('nutritious') and remember that 'nutritiousness' means the quality of being nourishing.

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