Alimental

al·i·ment  (l-mnt)

n.

1. Something that nourishes; food.

2. Something that supports or sustains.

tr.v. (-mnt) al·i·ment·ed, al·i·ment·ing, al·i·ments

To supply with sustenance, such as food: required by court order to aliment the abandoned family.

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[Middle English, from Latin alimentum, from alere, to nourish; see al-² in Indo-European roots.]

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ali·mental (-mntl) adj.

ali·mental·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

alimental - of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew" alimentary, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive wholesome - conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; "wholesome attitude"; "wholesome appearance"; "wholesome food"