First Known Use: 1650
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1nutrient
adjective nu·tri·ent \ˈnü-trē-ənt, ˈnyü-\
Definition of NUTRIENT
: furnishing nourishment
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Origin of NUTRIENT
Latin nutrient-, nutriens, present participle of nutrire to nourish — more at nourish
Related to NUTRIENT
- Synonyms
- nourishing, nutritious, nutritional, nutritive
- Antonyms
- nonnutritious, nonnutritive
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2nutrient
noun
: a substance that plants, animals, and people need to live and grow
Full Definition of NUTRIENT
: a nutritive substance or ingredient
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First Known Use of NUTRIENT
circa 1828
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nutrient
noun nu·tri·ent \ˈnü-trē-ənt, ˈnyü-\
Definition of NUTRIENT for Kids
: a substance that is needed for healthy growth, development, and functioning <Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients.> <Plants get nutrients from the soil.>
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