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dietetic
[ dahy-i-tet-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ ɪˈtɛt ɪk /
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adjective Also di·e·tet·i·cal.
noun
dietetics, (used with a singular verb) the science concerned with the nutritional planning and preparation of foods.
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Origin of dietetic
OTHER WORDS FROM dietetic
di·e·tet·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·di·e·tet·ic, adjectivenon·di·e·tet·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby dietetic
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How to use dietetic in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for dietetic
dietetic
dietetical
/ (ˌdaɪɪˈtɛtɪk) /
adjective
denoting or relating to diet or the regulation of food intake
prepared for special dietary requirements
Derived forms of dietetic
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