nu·tri·tion
nu̇-ˈtri-shən
nyu̇-
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically
: the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
foods that are necessary for human nutrition
2
: nourishment sense 1
… get adequate nutrition both before and during the race.—John Hanc
nutritionally
adverb
nu·tri·tion·al
-shnəl
: of, relating to, or functioning in nutrition
nutritionally
adverb
-ᵊlē,
-əlē,
-i
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“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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