nutrition
/njuːˈtɹɪʃ.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nutritions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.
Noun
Examples
In the dead state all is apparently without motion. No agent within indicates design, intelligence, or foresight: there is no respiration; no digestion, circulation, or nutrition; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That which nourishes; nutriment.
Noun
Examples
I accidentally ate a worm which was in my apple - my uncle said the extra nutrition would do me good.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nutrition” mean?
The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.
Is “nutrition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.