appetency
/'æpitəns/ Cách viết khác : (appetency) /'æpitənsi/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A natural desire or craving; a strong inclination or longing for something. This refers to an inherent, often physical or instinctive, yearning or urge. 2. A tendency or affinity towards something. This refers to a natural leaning or propensity.
Usage
The word "appetency" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It describes a powerful, innate desire or leaning, stronger than a simple "want" and often with a connotation of being driven by instinct or a deep-seated need. It is typically followed by the preposition "for" or "toward(s)".
Examples
- Noun:
- He felt a powerful appetency for knowledge that drove all his studies.
- The advertisement was designed to stimulate an appetency for luxury goods.
- Her appetency for adventure led her to travel to remote parts of the world.
Advanced Usage
- "Appetency of the mind": A philosophical or literary phrase describing intellectual cravings or the innate desire for understanding.
- The great books are meant to satisfy the appetency of the mind.
- In philosophical or biological contexts, it can describe an instinctive tendency in living organisms.
- The plant's roots show an appetency toward moisture.
Variants and Related Words
- Appetence (noun): An alternative, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Appetite (noun): A more common word for a desire, especially for food or pleasure. "Appetency" is often a synonym but can sound more formal or technical.
- Appetitive (adjective): Of or relating to appetite or desire.
- Appetitive behavior is driven by biological needs.
Synonyms
- Craving
- Longing
- Yearning
- Hankering
- Propensity
- Inclination
- Proclivity
Antonyms
- Aversion
- Disgust
- Revulsion
- Indifference
- Distaste
Noun
- a feeling of craving something
- an appetite for life
- the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible- Granville Hicks