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aliment Definition

ali·ment (alə mənt; for v. alə ment′)

noun

  1. anything that nourishes; food
  2. means of support; necessity

Etymology: L alimentum < alere, to nourish: see old

transitive verb

to supply with aliment; nourish

aliment Related Forms

al′i·men·tal (-ment'l) adjective

aliment Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • office-bound: This office-bound aliment is the pest of many an overworked office-type, .. .
  • minor: This leads to increased vulnerability to both major and minor aliments.

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