Word
caloric
US/kəˈɫɔɹɪk/
UK/kælˈɒɹɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to calories or the energy in food. You use this to describe things that provide energy or heat.
adj. relating to calories or the energy content of food. Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe metabolic processes or nutritional content.
Examples
“The food has a high caloric value.”
“The athlete needs to consume more caloric intake to maintain her energy levels during the marathon.”
“The caloric efficiency of the new engine allows it to convert a higher percentage of fuel into usable mechanical energy compared to older models.”
Examples
simple
“The food has a high caloric value.”
contextual
“The athlete needs to consume more caloric intake to maintain her energy levels during the marathon.”
complex
“The caloric efficiency of the new engine allows it to convert a higher percentage of fuel into usable mechanical energy compared to older models.”
Real-World Examples
“The study is timely, given that roughly 46% of Canadians' daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods.” “Heart rate and movement are relatively accessible signals for a wrist-worn device, but caloric expenditure is much more complex.” Etymology
From calorie + -ic. From French calorique, coined by French chemist Antoine Lavoisier, from Latin calor (“heat”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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