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- [ban-ting-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbæn tɪŋˌɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ban-ting-iz-uh m]
- /ˈbæn tɪŋˌɪz əm/
Definitions of bantingism word
- noun bantingism a fat-reducing diet invented by William Banting, involving high protein intake, and low fat and carbohydrate intake 3
- noun bantingism a weight-reduction method based on a diet high in proteins and low in fats and carbohydrates. 1
- noun bantingism (dated) A method of weight loss by avoiding food containing large amounts of farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter. 0
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Origin of bantingism
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; after W. Banting (19th-century London cabinetmaker); see -ism
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Parts of speech for Bantingism
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bantingism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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