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appetitive

/əˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientificobsolete/əˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/

An adjective relating to a natural desire or appetite, especially for food or pleasure; now rarely used in modern English.

  • 🇷🇺Прилагательное, относящееся к естественному желанию или аппетиту, особенно к еде или удовольствию; в современном английском используется редко.
  1. Relating to appetite C1 formal

    Pertaining to or associated with the natural desire for food or other bodily needs.

    • The appetitive system drives the search for food when hungry.
    • Certain hormones regulate appetitive behaviors in mammals.
    • His appetitive urges were strong after the long hike.

    🇷🇺Аппетитивный

    Synonyms: appetentcravingdesirous

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