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Dietary Aid

/ˈdaɪ.əˌtɛr.i eɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A product or substance that assists in maintaining or improving dietary habits.

    "Many people use dietary aids to help manage their weight effectively."
  2. 2

    Supplements or tools designed to support nutritional intake.

    "The dietary aid provided essential vitamins that were lacking in her diet."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'dietary' originates from the Latin 'diaeta', meaning 'way of life', which evolved through Old French before entering English. 'Aid' comes from the Old French 'aider', meaning 'to help', which has roots in Latin 'adiutare'. Together, they denote assistance related to dietary practices.

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