nutriment
UK: ˈnjuːtrɪmənt | US: ˈnuːtrɪmənt
n. a substance that provides nourishment; food or nutrients essential for growth and health.
The word "nutriment" derives from the Latin nutrimentum, meaning "nourishment," which itself comes from nutrire (to nourish). The root "nutri-" retains its core meaning of sustenance, while "-ment" (from Latin -mentum) forms nouns indicating a result or means. The term reflects a direct link between biological nourishment and linguistic structure, emphasizing functional utility.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich sources of nutriment.
The soil lacks essential nutriments for healthy plant growth.
Scientists study the nutriment content of various diets.
Breast milk provides optimal nutriment for infants.
Supplements cannot fully replace natural nutriments.