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English
Etymology
From non- + nutritive.
Adjective
nonnutritive (comparative more nonnutritive, superlative most nonnutritive)
- Not nutritive.
- Near-synonym: nonnutritious
nonnutritive sweeteners
2023 May 15, April Rubin, “World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners”, in The New York Times:“The recommendation […] includes all synthetic and naturally occurring or modified nonnutritive sweeteners that are not classified as sugars found in manufactured foods and beverages, or sold on their own to be added to foods and beverages by consumers,” the W.H.O. said.
Usage notes
Often used with reference to sugar substitutes, in which use it is largely synonymous with noncaloric.