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nutritive

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/ˈnjuːtrɪtɪv/ · nu-tri-tive

Having the ability to provide nourishment; nourishing.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having the ability to provide nourishment; nourishing.

غذائیت رکھنے والا؛ تناول کے قابل۔

غذائی

ghizai

Formal: غذائیت

Synonyms

nourishingbeneficialwholesomeغذائیمفیدپوری خوراک

Antonyms

unhealthyharmfuldetrimentalنقصان باختہبے کاربے فائدہ

Common Collocations

  • nutritive value
  • nutritive benefits
  • nutritive substances

Example Sentences

Leafy greens are highly nutritive and beneficial for health.

پتیدار سبزیاں انتہائی غذائی ہیں اور صحت کے لیے فائدہ مند ہیں۔

Pateedar sabziyan intehai ghizai hain aur sehat ke liye faida mand hain.

A balanced diet should include nutritive foods.

ایک متوازن غذا میں غذائی کھانے شامل ہونے چاہئیں۔

Ek mutawazan ghiza mein ghizai khane shamil hone chahiye.

Nutritive drinks can enhance your overall wellness.

غذائی مشروبات آپ کی عمومی صحت کو بہتر بنا سکتے ہیں۔

Ghizai mashroobat aap ki umumi sehat ko behtar bana sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

nutritional:While both refer to nourishment, 'nutritive' focuses on the quality of providing nourishment, whereas 'nutritional' refers to the study or aspect of nutrition.

Word Family

nutrition
nounغذائیت
nutrient
nounمغذی
nutritional
adjectiveغذائیتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'nutrient' in 'nutritive', as both relate to nourishment.

Picture a bowl of vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، مگر پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaaron khwahishen aisi keh har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan, magar phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could exhaust one's breath; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دھیرج رکھو، پانی جلدی نہیں آتا۔

Dheeraj rakho, pani jaldi nahi aata.

Patience is essential; water does not come quickly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "nutritivus" — of nourishment

First known use: 15th century

The term 'nutritive' has its roots in the Latin word 'nutritivus', which is derived from 'nutrire', meaning to nourish. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe substances that contribute to nourishment.