appetence

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong desire or craving for food.

  - "His appetence for sweets was insatiable."
  - "She had a great appetence after her illness."

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Variants

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appetence , appetences , appetency

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Etymology

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From Old French appétence, from appétir 'to crave, desire'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'appetence' comes from the Old French word 'appétence', which means 'desire, craving'.

2. In medieval literature, 'appetence' was often used to describe the strong desires or cravings of knights and other warriors for food and other pleasurable experiences.

3. The word 'appetence' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'appetite', but 'appetence' implies a stronger, more intense desire or craving.

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Related Concepts

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1. appetite: Related concept, 'appetence' and 'appetite' are often used interchangeably to describe a strong desire or craving.

2. hunger: Related concept, 'appetence' is a stronger term than 'hunger' and implies a stronger, more intense desire or craving for food.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'appetence' is often used to describe the strong desire or craving for food or other pleasurable experiences.

How to Memorize "appetence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a strong desire or craving for food.
   - Imagine their facial expressions and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appetence' with strong desires or cravings for food.
   - Think of the word 'craving' or 'desire' when you see or hear the word 'appetence'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Appetence is a strong craving for food' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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