nutrient
6 synonyms for nutrient, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A substance that provides nourishment needed for growth and the maintenance of life.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A substance that provides nourishment needed for growth and the maintenance of life.
“Leafy greens are packed with essential nutrients.”
2. adj
Providing nourishment.
“The soil was enriched with a nutrient solution.”
How to use nutrient
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
essential nutrients
nutrient-rich
lack of nutrients
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin nutriens, the present participle of nutrire, "to nourish".
Full origin of nutrient →Frequently asked questions
What does “nutrient” mean?
The word “nutrient” means a substance that provides nourishment needed for growth and the maintenance of life. In plain terms, something in food (or soil) that provides the nourishment living things need to grow and function.
How do you pronounce “nutrient”?
“Nutrient” is pronounced NYOO-tree-uhnt (/ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nutrient” in a sentence?
Here is “nutrient” used in a sentence: “Leafy greens are packed with essential nutrients.”
What part of speech is “nutrient”?
Depending on how it is used, “nutrient” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “nutrient” come from?
The word “nutrient” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin nutriens, the present participle of nutrire, "to nourish".
Is “nutrient” a common word?
“Nutrient” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “nutrient” have?
“Nutrient” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substance that provides nourishment needed for growth and the maintenance of life.
