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dietary

|di/et/ar/y|

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/ˈdaɪəˌtɛri/

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/ˈdaɪətəri/

related to diet

Etymology
Etymology Information

'dietary' originates from the Latin word 'diaeta,' which meant 'manner of living' or 'diet.'

Historical Evolution

'diaeta' transformed into the Old French word 'diète,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dietary' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'manner of living,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to diet.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.

She follows a strict dietary regimen to maintain her health.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45