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nourishment

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnɝɪʃmənt// UK //nˈʌɹɪʃmənt// nour·ish·ment

n. the food and nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy and grow. It can also describe things that help your mind or spirit feel better.

n. the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. Often used metaphorically to describe intellectual or spiritual sustenance.


SIMPLE

The children need healthy food for proper nourishment.

CONTEXTUAL

The soil lacks the essential nourishment required to support a large crop of corn this season.

COMPLEX

While physical nourishment is vital for survival, the philosopher argued that the soul requires the nourishment of art and community to truly flourish.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English norisshement, from Middle French, from Old French norissement, from norrir, equivalent to nourish + -ment.

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