appetence
appetence · appetences
The state or action of desiring or cravingThe state or action of desiring or craving.
/ˈæp.ɪ.təns/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The state or action of desiring or craving.
a feeling of craving something
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Circa 1600, from French appétence, from Latin appetentia, from appetere (“to seek after”).Circa 1600, from French appétence, from Latin appetentia, from appetere (“to seek after”). Doublet of appetite.
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Forms
plural: appetences| Singular | appetence |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedappetent
Derivedinappetence
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable