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nutritive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nutritive has 1 sense
  1. alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive - of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew"
    Antonym: unwholesome (indirect, via wholesome)

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Nutritive

Definition:

Adjective: providing nourishment; promoting and sustaining growth, development, and health.

Senses:

1. Of or relating to nutrition:

a. Nutritive value: (noun) the quality or quantity of nutrients provided by a food or substance.

b. Nutritive intake: (noun) the amount of nutrients consumed by an individual in a given time period.

c. Nutritive properties: (noun) the inherent qualities of a food or substance that contribute to its nutritional value.

Example Sentence: The nutritive value of fruits and vegetables is well-known for their high vitamin and mineral content.

2. Capable of nourishing:

Example Sentence: Breast milk is highly nutritive and provides essential nutrients for the baby's growth.

3. Nourishing; providing sustenance:

Example Sentence: The soup is not only delicious, but also highly nutritive, ensuring a healthy meal.

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