APPETITIVE

appetitive

(adjective) of or relating to appetite; “appetitive needs”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

appetitive (comparative more appetitive, superlative most appetitive)

Having the quality of desiring gratification.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap"pe*ti"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. appétitif.]

Definition: Having the quality of desiring gratification; as, appetitive power or faculty. Sir M. Hale.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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