Definition

Relating to food that provides the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Example

Eating a balanced diet with nutritive foods is essential for maintaining good health.

Conversation

I just tried a new salad recipe that's really nutritive.

Oh really? What did you put in it?

It has lots of greens and some nutritive seeds for extra crunch.

That sounds delicious! I need to give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nutritive → It is formed from "nutrire" (meaning to nourish) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "nutritive" refers to something that has the nature of nourishing or providing nutrients.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nourishing' ('nutrire') and remember that 'nutritive' means having the quality of providing nourishment.

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