dietetically

adverb

di·​e·​tet·​i·​cal·​ly |ə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce dietetically (audio)
|ēk-
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archaic
1
: in the diet
2
: in respect to or from the point of view of dietetics
dietetically adequate meals

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“Dietetically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietetically. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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