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dietetic

Pronunciation: /ˌdʌɪəˈtɛtɪk/
Definition of dietetic

adjective

  • concerned with diet and nutrition:experienced dietetic advice

Derivatives

dietetically

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century (as a noun in the sense 'dietetics'): via Latin from Greek diaitētikos, from diaita 'a way of life'

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Definition of dietetic in the US English dictionary
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