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adjective

nutritive

NOO-truh-tiv/nˈutrʌtɪv/

Providing or relating to nourishment.

The lentils, vegetables, and grains give this meal nutritive value.

A nourishing bowl of lentils vegetables and grains beside milk and fruit, abundant varied wholesome nutrients.
Etymology
nutritLatinto nourish, suckle, feed
+iveLatinhaving the quality of

The nourishing root refers to feeding or suckling. Nutritive applies that idea both to the function of nourishment and to something that supplies it.

In context

Herbal Academy1:15
category two we call nourishing tonics or nutritive tonics
Herbal Terminology: Actions, Energetics, Flavors & Properties—Oh, My! [Ask an Herbalist Series]

More examples

  • The label lists the drink's nutritive content.
  • Cooking can change the nutritive value of vegetables.
  • The dietitian compares the nutritive benefits of different grains.

Forms

nutritive

nutrition noun — The process of obtaining and using nourishment.

nutrient noun — A substance needed for growth and health.

Similar words

nutritious
Usually describes food rich in nutrients that support health.
nourishing
Emphasizes supplying what the body needs for health and growth.