Definitions

1. noun

food or nourishment; that which nourishes or sustains life

“The hospital provided the patient with regular meals as essential aliment.”

2. noun

a means of support or maintenance

“Her salary was the main aliment for her family.”

3. verb

to feed or nourish something

“The soil was being alimented with minerals to promote plant growth.”

4. verb

to support or maintain something

“The charity organization alimented the local community with food and supplies.”