nutritious
UK: njuːˈtrɪʃəs | US: nuːˈtrɪʃəs
adj. providing nourishment; promoting growth and health
nutritious = nutri<nourish> + ious<adjective suffix>
- nutri (from Latin nutrire, meaning "to nourish" or "feed")
- ious (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "nutritious" stems from the Latin nutrire, which originally referred to breastfeeding or feeding. Over time, nutrire evolved into nutritio (nourishment) in Late Latin, and the suffix -ious was added in English to form an adjective meaning "full of nourishment." The logical progression reflects the shift from the act of feeding to the quality of being nourishing.
Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious and essential for a balanced diet.
The doctor recommended a more nutritious meal plan for the patient.
Whole grains are more nutritious than refined grains.
This soup is both delicious and nutritious.
Parents should ensure their children eat nutritious snacks.