1. relating to or providing nourishment or sustenance; nutritive
Usage: formal or technical; often used in legal or medical contexts
2. relating to alimony or financial support
Usage: legal term; chiefly used in family law

Examples

• The alimental value of whole grains makes them an important part of a balanced diet.
• Fruits and vegetables provide essential alimental properties for human health.
• The court determined the alimental obligations of the former spouse.
• Alimental support was ordered to ensure the child's welfare.
• The doctor assessed the patient's alimental intake during recovery.
• Proper alimental nutrition is critical for growth and development in children.