L'alimentació
Example: L'alimentació equilibrada és essencial per a una bona salut.
Definition
"L'alimentació" refers to the process and practice of consuming food and nutrients essential for maintaining life and health. It involves the selection, intake, and digestion of food to provide energy and support bodily functions, as in the example: 'A balanced alimentation is essential for good health.'
Etymology
The word "l'alimentació" comes from the Latin 'alimentatio,' which means nourishment or feeding. It evolved in Catalan to describe the act or process of providing or receiving food. Did you know? The root 'aliment-' is also found in English words like 'alimentary,' relating to nourishment and sustenance.
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"L'alimentació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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