Nutritional — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /nu̇-ˈtri-shən/ nu·tri·tion

Meaning & Definition of Nutritional

Nutritional (noun)

  1. the act or process of nourishing or being nourished; specifically, the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
  2. nourishment
  3. a deactivated yeast (such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used in powdered or flake form as a flavoring or condiment

Nutritional (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth

    "the doctor recommended nutritional supplements"

    similar: nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive
    related: enriched, fortified, dietary, dietetic, beneficial, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome
    opposite: nonnutritious, nonnutritive
    near: fattening, insalubrious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nutritional

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nutritional:

nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nutritional

Words with the opposite meaning of Nutritional:

nonnutritious, nonnutritive

Related Words for Nutritional

enriched, fortified, dietary, dietetic, beneficial, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

Near Antonyms of Nutritional

fattening, insalubrious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome

Word Forms of Nutritional

Inflections: nutritional yeasts

Derived words: nutritional (adjective), nutritionally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Nutritional

Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Nutritional

nutritional yeast

Frequently Asked Questions about Nutritional

What does "Nutritional" mean?

"Nutritional" means the act or process of nourishing or being nourished; specifically, the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished; specifically, the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances.

What is another word for "Nutritional"?

Other words for "Nutritional" include nourishing, nutrient, nutritious and nutritive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nutritional" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nutritional"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nutritional". Common alternatives include nourishing, nutrient, nutritious and nutritive.

What is the opposite of "Nutritional"?

Antonyms of "Nutritional" include nonnutritious and nonnutritive. Near antonyms include fattening, insalubrious, unhealthful and unhealthy.

How do you use "Nutritional" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nutritional" in a sentence: "the doctor recommended nutritional supplements".

Is "Nutritional" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nutritional" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Nutritional"?

"Nutritional" is pronounced /nu̇-ˈtri-shən/ and divided into syllables as nu·tri·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Nutritional"?

"Nutritional" comes from Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire. First known use: 15th century.