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- [ap-i-tuh ns]
- /ˈæp ɪ təns/
- /ˈæpɪtəns/
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- [ap-i-tuh ns]
- /ˈæp ɪ təns/
Definitions of appetence word
- noun appetence a natural craving or desire 3
- noun appetence a natural or instinctive inclination 3
- noun appetence an attraction or affinity 3
- noun appetence intense desire; strong natural craving; appetite. 1
- noun appetence instinctive inclination or natural tendency. 1
- noun appetence material or chemical attraction or affinity. 1
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Origin of appetence
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; appete (obsolete) to seek for, long for (< Latin appetere, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + petere to seek) + -ence; or < French appétence
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Parts of speech for Appetence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appetence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
appetence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appetence
noun appetence
- longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
- penchant — a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something: a penchant for outdoor sports.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- urge — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- wish — to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause): I wish to travel. I wish that it were morning.
Antonyms for appetence
noun appetence
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
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