alimentary

[ al-uh-men-tuh-ree ]

adjective

1. concerned with the function of nutrition; nutritive.
2. pertaining to food.
3. providing sustenance or maintenance.

alimentary

/ -trɪ; ˌælɪˈmɛntərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to nutrition
2. providing sustenance or nourishment
3. Scots law free from the claims of creditors

   an alimentary trust

Other Words From

• unal·i·menta·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of alimentary¹

From the Latin word alimentārius, dating back to 1605–15. See aliment, -ary

Example Sentences

Remember that your whole alimentary tract is out of action, and give it a chance to start up slowly.

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In the first group I put the diseases of the digestive and alimentary tract.

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Then it is starved so that its alimentary tract will be as empty as possible at the time of killing.

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In addition, their absorption from the alimentary tract is quite complete; that is, they contain little or no waste material.

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The greater portion of the alimentary cavity consists of the original segmentation cavity (vide diagrams).

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