plant-based
|plant/based|
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/plænt-beɪst/
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/plɑːnt-beɪst/
primarily from plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'plant-based' originates from the combination of 'plant' and 'based', where 'plant' refers to vegetation and 'based' indicates the primary component.
Historical Evolution
The term 'plant-based' evolved from the increasing awareness and adoption of diets focusing on plant-derived foods.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any food derived from plants, but now it often implies a diet excluding animal products.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a diet or product that is primarily made from plants.
She follows a plant-based diet for health reasons.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35