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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe medical term for not being properly fed — either too little food, or food lacking key nutrients.

Word forms

malnutritions plural

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Etymology

From mal- ("bad") plus "nutrition."

Rhymes for malnutrition

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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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