dietary — relating to the food that a person or animal eats
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the food that a person or animal eats
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪ.ə.ter.i/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has so many dietary restrictions that cooking for her feels like solving a puzzle.
- The nutritionist analyzed the patient's dietary habits before creating a meal plan.
- After eating an entire pizza, John suddenly remembered his dietary goals and felt a wave of guilt.
dietary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdaɪ.ə.ter.i/]
relating to the food that a person or animal eats
The nutritionist explains dietary needs using a colorful food chart.
DIET (daily nourishment) + ARY (connected with) — by studying which herbs connect with daily DIET (sustenance), the doctor wrote a dietary guide for the village.
Thinking of the earth's green planetary future and breaking out of his sedentary routine, he embraced a mindful dietary shift.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dietary derives from Ancient Greek 'diaita' (diaita), originally meaning 'way of life' or 'mode of living'—encompassing not merely food consumption but broader lifestyle habits. The term passed through Latin 'diaeta' before entering English as 'diet,' which narrowed in focus to refer primarily to food intake.
Breakdown
diet (from Greek diaita, 'way of life') + -ary (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of'). The form literally means 'relating to one's prescribed food regimen.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother has so many dietary restrictions that cooking for her feels like solving a puzzle.”
“The nutritionist analyzed the patient's dietary habits before creating a meal plan.”
“After eating an entire pizza, John suddenly remembered his dietary goals and felt a wave of guilt.”
“The label lists all dietary information, including calories and allergens.”
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