nutrition

Meanings

Plural: nutritions

Noun

(physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
a source of materials to nourish the body
the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.
That which nourishes; nutriment.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French nutrition, from Old French nutricion, from Latin nutritio.

Synonyms

aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals

Scrabble Score: 9

nutrition is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nutrition is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nutrition is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

nutrition is a valid Words With Friends word