aliment

• Substantiv, das eine Quelle von Stoffen bezeichnet, die den Organismus ernähren, zum Beispiel Nahrung oder Unterhalt.

A noun referring to a source of materials that nourishes the body, such as food or sustenance.

1. Nourishment or foodB2formal

   A substance that provides nutrients to sustain life and growth.

   Nahrung oder Speise

   • The doctor recommended a diet rich in natural aliment.
   • Plants derive aliment from the soil and sunlight.
   • Proper aliment is essential for a healthy immune system.

   Synonymefarefoodnourishmentnutrimentsustenance

2. Sustenance or supportC1formal

   Anything that sustains or supports, not limited to physical food.

   Nahrung oder Unterstützung

   • Books are the aliment of the mind.
   • The charity provides aliment for both the body and the soul.
   • Emotional aliment is as important as physical nourishment.

   Synonymekeepmaintenancenourishmentsubsistencesupportsustenanceupkeep

• Veralteter Begriff mit der Bedeutung ernähren, nähren oder versorgen und den Lebensunterhalt sichern.

An archaic verb meaning to nourish, feed, or provide with sustenance.

1. Nourish or sustainC1formal

   To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

   Ernähren oder aufrechterhalten

   • A balanced diet properly aliments the body.
   • The nurse carefully alimented the patient through a feeding tube.
   • Good soil aliments the plants, helping them thrive.

   Synonymefeedmaintainnourishnutrifysupportsustain

   Antonymedeprivestarveundermineweaken