Appetence Definition
ăpĭ-təns
noun
A strong craving or desire.
American Heritage
A tendency or propensity.
American Heritage
A natural attraction or affinity.
American Heritage
Origin of Appetence
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Probably French appétence from Latin appetentia from appetēns appetent- present participle of appetere to strive after appetite
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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French appétence, from Latin appetentia, from appetere (“seek after"), from ad + petere (“seek").
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