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alimental

alimental

9.9
That provides food or energy for the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌælɪˈmɛntəl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : alimentario
  • The alimental properties of fruits are essential for a healthy diet.

Examples

  • The report highlighted the alimental quality of the grain, emphasizing its importance in nutrition.

  • The soup has strong alimental properties, making it perfect for recovery from illness.

  • Certain seeds are valued for their alimental benefits in traditional diets.

  • The report highlighted the alimental quality of the grain, emphasizing its importance in nutrition.

  • Is this dish alimental enough for everyone?

  • Certain seeds are valued for their alimental benefits in traditional diets.

  • The soup has strong alimental properties, making it perfect for recovery from illness.

Synonyms

nutritional
vsalimental
62 3.5

Food that helps people grow and stay healthy

emphasizes providing sustenance rather than the obtaining process
nutritious
vsalimental
46 2.8

Food that gives the body what it needs to grow and stay healthy

describes relation to nourishment rather than being a food property
nourishing
vsalimental
4 2.1

Food or drink that helps the body grow and stay healthy

focuses on relating to nourishment rather than actively giving substances
alimentary
vsalimental
  • Specialized
1 7.9

About food and the process of eating and digestion

focuses on providing sustenance rather than the receiving process
nutritive
vsalimental
1 5.5

Food or drink that gives the body what it needs to grow and stay healthy

refers to the relation to nourishment rather than direct supplying action
alimentative
vsalimental
  • Specialized
9.9

Relates to food that gives the body energy or keeps it healthy

focuses on nourishment relation rather than the act of supply

Surface Forms

alimental positive

Morphology

alimental = aliment (semi-transparent) = aliment + al

The word is built regularly from the noun 'aliment' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al', but the base word is uncommon for many learners.

Etymology

Alimental comes from the Latin word alimentum, which means 'food' or 'nourishment', and you can see the same root in alimentary, meaning 'relating to food'. So alimental describes something that gives 'nourishment' or helps feed the body, which is why we use it for helpful foods, grains, or soups.