diet
|di/et|
/ˈdaɪət/
habitual food consumption
Etymology
'diet' originates from the Greek word 'diaita,' which meant 'way of life.'
'diaita' transformed into the Latin word 'diaeta,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diet' through Old French.
Initially, it meant 'way of life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'habitual food consumption.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
Her diet mainly consists of fruits and vegetables.
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Noun 2
a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.
He is on a low-carb diet to lose weight.
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Noun 3
a legislative assembly in certain countries.
The Japanese Diet is the national legislature of Japan.
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