“Nutriment” is a more formal synonym for “nutrient” or “nourishment.” It comes from the Latin “nutrire,” meaning “to nourish.” You might use this term when discussing specialty diets that provide exact balances of nutriments, or to talk about the nutriments soil requires for proper plant growth. It can also refer to mental and emotional wellness. A quiet morning, a good book, or disconnecting from screens can all be framed as nutriments for the mind.