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- [ap-i-tuh ns]
- /ˈæp ɪ təns/
- /əpˈetənt/
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- [ap-i-tuh ns]
- /ˈæp ɪ təns/
Definitions of appetent word
- adjective appetent having an eager longing or desire 3
- noun appetent intense desire; strong natural craving; appetite. 1
- noun appetent instinctive inclination or natural tendency. 1
- noun appetent material or chemical attraction or affinity. 1
- noun appetent (archaic) eagerly desirous. 1
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Origin of appetent
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 Appetent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appetent 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
appetent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appetent
adj appetent
- restless — characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
- thirsty — feeling or having thirst; craving liquid.
- hungry — having a desire, craving, or need for food; feeling hunger.
- greedy — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
- impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
adjective appetent
- resentful — full of or marked by resentment.
Antonyms for appetent
adj appetent
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- dispassionate — free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm: a dispassionate critic.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
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