Meaning
nourishment, food
- Food or substances necessary for growth, health, and sustaining life
- Metaphorical sustenance, such as intellectual or emotional fuel
In a sentence
Le piante traggono nutrimento dal terreno attraverso le radici.
Plants draw nourishment from the soil through their roots.
La lettura quotidiana rappresenta un ricco nutrimento per la mente.
Daily reading represents rich nourishment for the mind.
I neonati ottengono tutto il nutrimento necessario dal latte materno.
Newborns get all the necessary nourishment from breast milk.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nutrimento | masculine · singular |
| nutrimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal or elevated than cibo (food) or alimentazione (nutrition/diet).
- Often used figuratively for the mind, soul, or artistic inspiration.