INAPPETENCE

Etymology

Noun

inappetence (countable and uncountable, plural inappetences)

A lack of appetite.

Synonyms

• inappetency

Source: Wiktionary


In*ap"pe*tence, In*ap"pe*ten*cy, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + appetence: cf. F. inappétence.]

Definition: Want of appetency; want of desire.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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