Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pabulum
Noun
/ˈpæb.jə.ləm/
Definition
A substance necessary for growth, nutrition, or sustenance; often refers to something that is bland, insipid, or lacking in variety.
Examples
- The college course provided students with a pabulum of information to digest throughout their studies.
- The children’s literature was considered mere pabulum, lacking depth or complexity.
Meaning
Pabulum can refer to both physical nourishment as well as metaphorical nourishment such as intellectual or creative sustenance.
Synonyms
- nourishment
- food
- sustenance
- material
- intellectual fodder
