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