nutritive
1 of 1adjective/ˈnutrɪtɪv/
Forms:more nutritive,most nutritive
1
containing or able to deliver substances essential for growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues
- Leafy greens and other vegetables are highly nutritive foods that provide the body with minerals and fiber.
- This nutritive broth is designed to nourish patients who cannot eat solid foods due to illness.
- Farmers aim to maintain fertile soil rich in nutritive elements to optimize agricultural yields.