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   appetitive

   /əˈpɛtɪtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs: "the appetitive behaviour of animals"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French appétitif or medieval Latin appetitivus, from appetire ‘seek after’ (see appetite).

   Derivatives

   • 1. appetitiveness noun
   • 2. appetitively adverb

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   Appetitive definition: pertaining to appetite. . See examples of APPETITIVE used in a sentence.

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   ap· pe· tite ˈa-pə-ˌtīt. Synonyms of appetite. 1. : any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life. especially : the desire to eat. He has a hearty appetite. 2. a. : an inherent craving. an insatiable appetite for work. b. : taste, preference. … the cultural appetites of the time … J. D. Hart. appetitive. ˈa-pə-ˌtī-tiv. adjective.

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   ap·pe·tite. (ăp′ĭ-tīt′) n. 1. An instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink. 2. A strong wish or urge: an appetite for learning. 3. A collective demand: America's appetite for fossil fuels.

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   6 days ago · the "appetite" family. of or relating to appetite.

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   APPETITIVE definition: pertaining to appetite | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

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   characterized by a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs: . Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   Appetitive refers to anything associated with or related to desire, craving, or appetite. It often describes behavior that is driven by certain needs, wants, or goals.