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nutritionally

|nu-trish-ion-al-ly|

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/nuˈtrɪʃənəli/

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/njuːˈtrɪʃənəli/

(nutritional)

related to nutrition

Base FormAdjective
nutritionalnutritious
Etymology
Etymology Information

'nutritionally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nutrire,' where 'nutr-' meant 'to nourish.'

Historical Evolution

'nutrire' transformed into the French word 'nutrition,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nutrition' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to nourish or feed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to nutrition or nourishment.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner related to nutrition or nourishment.

The meal was nutritionally balanced.

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Last updated: 2025/07/10 21:47