noun
Uncommon
malnutrition
mal-noo-TRIHSH-uhn
Malnutrition (noun) means a condition caused by not getting enough of the right nutrients. Example: “Malnutrition remains a serious problem in parts of the developing world.”
noun
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A condition caused by not getting enough of the right nutrients.
"Malnutrition remains a serious problem in parts of the developing world."
"The clinic treats children suffering from malnutrition."
How to use malnutrition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical term for not being properly fed — either too little food, or food lacking key nutrients.
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Word forms
- Plural
- malnutritions
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Etymology
From mal- ("bad") plus "nutrition."
Rhymes for malnutrition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “malnutrition” mean?
The word “malnutrition” means a condition caused by not getting enough of the right nutrients. In plain terms, the medical term for not being properly fed — either too little food, or food lacking key nutrients.
How do you pronounce “malnutrition”?
“Malnutrition” is pronounced mal-noo-TRIHSH-uhn (/ˌmæl.nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “malnutrition” in a sentence?
Here is “malnutrition” used in a sentence: “Malnutrition remains a serious problem in parts of the developing world.”
What part of speech is “malnutrition”?
“Malnutrition” is a noun.
Is “malnutrition” a common word?
“Malnutrition” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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