Word of the Day: Appetency

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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Appetency
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Appetency
noun 1. A longing or desire.

2. A natural tendency or affinity.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"Pickles and ice cream were the strangest appetency of her pregnancy."
"My grandfather always had an appetency for woodworking and carving."
"If you have an appetency for cooking, you might want to consider going to culinary school instead of a traditional university."
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Latin, early 17th century
Why This Word?
One usage of "appetency" is as a synonym for "appetite," but it has a connotation of a strong craving. If you use "appetency" instead of "appetite," there is probably an emotional hunger associated with your desire. ...
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