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Definition of Aliment
1. Noun. A source of materials to nourish the body.
Exact synonyms: Alimentation, Nourishment, Nutriment, Nutrition, Sustenance, Victuals
Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient
Specialized synonyms: Milk, Course, Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat, Dish, Fast Food, Finger Food, Ingesta, Kosher, Meal, Repast, Mess, Mince, Puree, Stodge, Wheat Germ, Vitamin
Derivative terms: Alimentary, Nourish, Nutritional, Nutritionary, Nutritionist, Nutritious, Sustain
Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient
Specialized synonyms: Milk, Course, Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat, Dish, Fast Food, Finger Food, Ingesta, Kosher, Meal, Repast, Mess, Mince, Puree, Stodge, Wheat Germ, Vitamin
Derivative terms: Alimentary, Nourish, Nutritional, Nutritionary, Nutritionist, Nutritious, Sustain
2. Verb. Give nourishment to.
Exact synonyms: Nourish, Nutrify
Generic synonyms: Feed, Give
Derivative terms: Alimentation, Alimentation, Alimentative, Nourishment, Nutrient, Nutrient, Nutrition
Generic synonyms: Feed, Give
Derivative terms: Alimentation, Alimentation, Alimentative, Nourishment, Nutrient, Nutrient, Nutrition
Definition of Aliment
1. n. That which nourishes; food; nutriment; anything which feeds or adds to a substance in natural growth. Hence: The necessaries of life generally: sustenance; means of support.
2. v. t. To nourish; to support.
Definition of Aliment
1. to nourish [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: nourish
Medical Definition of Aliment
1. In sensorimotor theory, that which is assimilated to a schema; analogous to a stimulus. Synonym: nourishment. Origin: L. Alo, to nourish (05 Mar 2000)