Nutrition (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

• Biological Process

Related Words

• Nutritionist (noun)
• Nutritional (adjective)
• Nutrify (verb)
• Nutritionary (adjective)
• Nutritious (adjective)

Meaning ²

The scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans).

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Scientific Discipline

Related Words

• Nutritionist (noun)
• Nutritional (adjective)
• Nutritionary (adjective)

Meaning ³

A source of materials to nourish the body.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

• Victuals
• Nourishment
• Aliment
• Sustenance
• Nutriment
• Alimentation

Hypernyms

• Food
• Nutrient

Hyponyms

• Wheat Germ
• Finger Food
• Kosher
• Meal
• Vitamin
• Dainty
• Delicacy
• Puree
• Repast
• Treat
• Ingesta
• Course
• Fast Food
• Dish
• Stodge
• Milk
• Mess
• Kickshaw
• Mince

Related Words

• Nutritionist (noun)
• Nutritional (adjective)
• Nutritionary (adjective)
• Nutritious (adjective)