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   appetency

   /ˈapɪt(ə)nsi/

   noun

   • 1. a longing or desire. rare
   • ▪ a natural tendency or affinity. rare

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin appetentia, from appetere ‘seek after’ (see appetite).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › appetencyAppetency Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of APPETENCY is a fixed and strong desire : appetite.

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   Appetency, ap′pet-ens-i, n. a seeking after: craving or appetite: desire, especially sensual desire—also Ap′petence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPPETENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   APPETENCY definition: a strong desire; craving ; appetite | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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   Appetency is a noun that means a strong craving or desire for something, or a natural propensity or affinity. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of appetency, and see examples of its usage in sentences.

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   6 days ago · Definitions of appetency. noun. a feeling of craving something. “"the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible"- Granville Hicks”. synonyms: appetence, appetite. see more. see less. types: stomach.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › appetencyAPPETENCY Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words -...

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   Synonyms for APPETENCY: desire, craving, thirst, urge, longing, hunger, appetite, passion; Antonyms of APPETENCY: hatred, disgust, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, distaste, allergy

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › appetency_nappetency, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun appetency. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.