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nutritious

[ noo-trish-uhs, nyoo- ]

adjective

  1. providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful:

    a good, nutritious meal.



nutritious

/ ːˈٰɪʃə /

adjective

  1. nourishing, sometimes to a high degree
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Derived Forms

  • ԳˈٰپdzܲԱ, noun
  • Գˈٰپdzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • Գ·ٰtdzܲ· adverb
  • Գ·ٰtdzܲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDzn·ٰtdzܲ adjective
  • nonԳ·ٰtdzܲ· adverb
  • nonԳ·ٰtdzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲn·ٰtdzܲ adjective
  • subԳ·ٰtdzܲ· adverb
  • subԳ·ٰtdzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲn·ٰtdzܲ adjective
  • unԳ·ٰtdzܲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nutritious1

1655–65; < Latin ūٰīپܲ that suckles, nourishes, variant of ūٰīܲ, equivalent to ūٰī- (stem of ūٰī ) nurse ( nurse ) + -us adj. suffix ( -ous )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nutritious1

C17: from Latin ūٰīܲ nourishing, from ūٰ a nurse
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Example Sentences

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She has also found a love for batch cooking nutritious meals which she posts about on all of her channels on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and the workarounds she has developed as a blind cook.

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Eating raw produce is often considered more nutritious, and this vegetarian dish is deeply satisfying on its own.

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Besides, not cooking them will save you time — and raw vegetables are often more nutritious and healthful than cooked, too.

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She says U.S. corn is less nutritious than the Mexican version and is linked to liver disease and other problems.

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School meal programs, which are often closely linked with SNAP, ensure that children receive at least one nutritious meal each day.

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