Voedinsmatig

Voedinsmatig is a term that appears in some Dutch texts but is not commonly recognized in standard dictionaries. It is generally regarded as a misspelling or very rare variant of voedingsmatig, formed from voeding (nutrition) and the suffix -matig, which means “in terms of” or “relating to.” The normative spelling is voedingsmatig.

Usage and meaning

In contexts where it is used, the intended meaning is related to nutrition or dietary aspects. The form expresses a nutrition-related perspective or consideration, similar to other nutrition-focused adjectives. However, because voedingsmatig is more established, voedinsmatig is rarely warranted and may be seen as a typographical error or unconventional alternative.

Relation to other terms

Voedings- serves as a productive prefix in Dutch to form compounds about nutrition, such as voedingsmiddelen (foodstuffs), voedingsbeleid (nutrition policy), and voedingswetenschap (nutrition science). Related adjectives include voedingskundig (nutritional science-related), voedingsgerelateerd (nutrition-related), and voedingswaarde (nutritional value). When precision is required, editors and writers tend to prefer voedingsmatig or more specific terms depending on context.

Notes and recommendation

If the form voedinsmatig appears in a text, editors should consider correcting it to voedingsmatig. In many cases, more precise alternatives such as voedingskundig or voedingsgerelateerd may convey the intended nuance more clearly. Overall, voedinsmatig is not established as a standard term in Dutch lexical resources.

See also

Voedings-, voeding, voedingswetenschap, voedingsmiddel, voedingsbeleid, voedingskundig.