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nu·tri·tive I. \ˈn(y)ü.trəd.]iv, -ət]\ adjective Etymology: Middle English nutritif, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French nutritif, from Late Latin nutritivus, from Latin nutritus (past participle of nutrire to nourish) + -ivus -ive — more at nourish 1. : of, relating to, or concerned in nutrition < the nutritive functions > 2. : affording nourishment : nutritious < nutritive food > • nu·tri·tive·ly \]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from nutritif nutritive, adjective : a nutritive substance : a nourishing food |