low-carbohydrate
|low-car-bo-hy-drate|
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/loʊ ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/
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/ləʊ ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/
reduced carbs
Etymology
'low-carbohydrate' originates from the combination of 'low' and 'carbohydrate', where 'low' indicates a reduced quantity and 'carbohydrate' refers to a type of nutrient found in foods.
'low-carbohydrate' evolved from the increasing awareness and popularity of dietary practices focusing on reducing carbohydrate intake.
Initially, it meant 'reduced carbohydrate content', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a reduced amount of carbohydrates, often used in the context of diets or food products.
She follows a low-carbohydrate diet to manage her weight.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 19:52