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NUTRIENT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word nutrient. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word nutrient. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NUTRIENT

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food
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

• any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment

• anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking

nourishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or providing nourishment

aliment
nounn
noun

• a source of materials to nourish the body

verb

• give nourishment to

alimentation
nounn
noun

• a source of materials to nourish the body

• the act of supplying food and nourishment

nourishment
nounn
noun

• a source of materials to nourish the body

• the act of nourishing

nutrition
nounn
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)

sustenance
nounn
noun

• a source of materials to nourish the body

• the financial means whereby one lives

• the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence

sustentation
nounn
noun

• the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence

alimental
adjective satellite

• of or providing nourishment

alimentary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or providing nourishment

nutriment
nounn
noun

• a source of materials to nourish the body

nutritious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or providing nourishment

nutritive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of or providing nourishment

Best Hypernyms For NUTRIENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nutrient, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
substance food aliment comestible diet fare nourishment provision sustenance victuals
Phrases (1)
solid food

Alternatives for FOOD

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