🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

栄養

Pronunciation / Transliteration: えいよう

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Alimentation/ˌæl.ɪ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"健康のためには適切な栄養が必要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of providing or obtaining food or nourishment.

    "Proper alimentation is essential for maintaining good health."
  2. 2

    The state of being nourished or the process of nourishing.

    "The study focused on the alimentation of infants in developing countries."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'alimentation' originates from the Latin word 'alimentatio', which means 'nourishment' or 'sustenance'. It evolved through Old French before being adopted into English in the late 14th century, maintaining its focus on the provision of food and nutrition.

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