nutrient Meaning & Definition
What Does Nutrient Mean?
As a noun, nutrient means A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue. As an adjective, it means Providing nourishment.
Quick Facts About Nutrient
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | nourishing, wholesome and food |
| Plural | nutrients |
| Comparative / superlative | more nutrient, most nutrient |
Nutrient Definition (Noun)
- A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.
Nutrient as an Adjective
- Providing nourishment.
Synonyms of Nutrient
Nutrient synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Nutrient
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Nutrient in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
nutrient (plural nutrients)
nutrient (comparative more nutrient, superlative most nutrient)
Origin of Nutrient
Borrowed from Latin nūtriēns, present participle of nūtriō (“to suckle, nourish, foster”).
How to Pronounce Nutrient
You say nutrient as //ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nutrient
Is nutrient a noun or an adjective?
Nutrient is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for nutrient?
You can replace nutrient with words such as nourishing, wholesome and food. See the full list of nutrient synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nutrient?
The plural of nutrient is nutrients.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of nutrient?
The comparative form is more nutrient and the superlative form is most nutrient.