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Dieted: meaning, definitions and examples

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dieted

 

[ ˈdaɪətɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

health, nutrition

Dieted refers to the act of restricting oneself to a specific diet, often for reasons related to health, weight loss, or fitness. This can involve consuming fewer calories or avoiding certain types of food. People diet for various reasons, including improving their health, aesthetics, or performance.

Synonyms

fasted, regulated, restricted

Examples of usage

  • She dieted for three months to prepare for the competition.
  • After he dieted, he felt more energetic and healthy.
  • Many people diet during the New Year to reach their fitness goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "dieted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dieta

🇮🇳 डाइट किया

🇩🇪 diät gehalten

🇮🇩 diet

🇺🇦 дотримувався дієти

🇵🇱 prowadził dietę

🇯🇵 ダイエットした

🇫🇷 a fait un régime

🇪🇸 hizo dieta

🇹🇷 diyet yaptı

🇰🇷 다이어트를 했다

🇸🇦 اتبع حمية

🇨🇿 dodržoval dietu

🇸🇰 dodržiaval diétu

🇨🇳 节食了

🇸🇮 je bil na dieti

🇮🇸 fylgdi mataræði

🇰🇿 диета ұстанды

🇬🇪 დიეტა ჰქონდა

🇦🇿 pəhrizə riayət etdi

🇲🇽 hizo dieta

Etymology

The word 'dieted' stems from the noun 'diet,' which originated from the Latin word 'diaeta,' meaning 'way of life.' The usage of 'diet' transitioned through Old French before being adopted into English. Initially, it referred broadly to the mode of living or manner of life rather than specifically to food. Over centuries, as awareness of nutrition's impact on health grew, 'diet' began to acquire a more focused meaning related to the intake of food, especially in contexts of health and weight management. The verb form 'diet' emerged in the 19th century, highlighting the conscious effort individuals take in managing their diet specifically for health benefits, marking a cultural shift towards health consciousness and the regulation of food consumption.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,732, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.