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noun di·e·tary \ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē, -ˌte-rē\
plural di·e·tar·ies
Definition of DIETARY
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
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First Known Use of DIETARY
1838
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2dietary
adjective
: of or relating to a diet
Full Definition of DIETARY
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet <dietary guidelines>
— di·e·tar·i·ly \ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē, -ˈte-rə-\ adverb
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First Known Use of DIETARY
1614
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adjective di·e·tary \ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē\
Definition of DIETARY for Kids
: relating to a diet <special dietary needs>
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