energy-rich
|en-er-gy-rich|
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/ˈɛnərdʒi rɪtʃ/
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/ˈɛnədʒi rɪtʃ/
abundant in energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'energy-rich' originates from the combination of 'energy' and 'rich', where 'energy' refers to the capacity to do work and 'rich' means abundant or plentiful.
Historical Evolution
The term 'energy-rich' evolved from the need to describe substances or foods that provide a significant amount of energy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a lot of energy', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a high amount of energy, often used to describe foods or substances that provide a lot of energy when consumed or used.
Nuts are considered energy-rich foods.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42