regimen — a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈredʒɪmən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's beauty regimen includes washing her face with cold water and never skipping her afternoon nap.
- The athlete follows a rigorous training regimen to prepare for the Olympics.
- His weight loss regimen consisted of eating pizza only on weekdays and ice cream only on weekends.
regimen
NOUN[/ˈredʒɪmən/]
a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health
Structured health treatment plan
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'regimen' meaning 'rule' or 'guidance', derived from the verb 'regere' meaning 'to rule' or 'to direct'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe a regulated system of diet and exercise.
Breakdown
reg- (from Latin regere, to rule) + -imen (noun suffix indicating a system or method) = regimen (a prescribed system or course)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's beauty regimen includes washing her face with cold water and never skipping her afternoon nap.”
“The athlete follows a rigorous training regimen to prepare for the Olympics.”
“His weight loss regimen consisted of eating pizza only on weekdays and ice cream only on weekends.”
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