appetency
|ap-pet-en-cy|
/əˈpɛtənsi/
strong desire / inclination
Etymology
'appetency' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appetentia', where 'appetentia' comes from 'appetere' (from 'ad-' meaning 'toward' + 'petere' meaning 'to seek').
'appetency' entered English via Medieval/Latin use of 'appetentia' and eventually became the modern English word 'appetency'.
Initially, it meant 'a striving after or desire', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a strong desire or inclination'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong desire, craving, or longing.
He felt an appetency for travel after years of staying at home.
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Noun 2
an innate tendency or inclination (often used in biological or psychological contexts).
Certain species show an appetency to migrate in response to seasonal change.
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Last updated: 2025/09/25 01:59