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nutritious

/nuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/
nu · tri · tious
Adverb:nutritiously
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• adjective

1

Containing many of the substances, such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins, needed for life, growth, and good health; efficient as food.

Example

"Starting the morning with a nutritious breakfast of oatmeal, berries, and nuts helps sustain energy levels throughout the day."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'nutritious' with 'nutritional': 'nutritious' describes food that contains high levels of beneficial nutrients (e.g., 'a nutritious meal'), whereas 'nutritional' means relating to the process or study of nutrition (e.g., 'nutritional value' or 'nutritional science').

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nutritional
nutritionally
nutritionist
nutritious
nutritiously
nutritiousness
nutritive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin 'nutritius' ('that nourishes'), from 'nutrit-', the past participial stem of 'nutrire' ('to feed, nurse, or nourish').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nutritious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nutritious
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