appetitive

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a strong desire to eat or drink; eager for food.

  - "The appetitive person was always the first to finish their meal."
  - "His appetitive nature made him a connoisseur of fine foods."

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Variants

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appetite , appetites , appetitive

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'appetitus' meaning 'desire' or 'craving'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'appetitive' is derived from the Latin word 'appetitus', which means 'desire' or 'craving'.

2. In psychology, the term 'appetitive motivation' refers to the drive to approach and obtain rewards, such as food or sex.

3. The word 'appetitive' is often used to describe characters in literature who are driven by their desires for food or other sensory experiences.

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Related Concepts

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1. appetite: A strong desire or craving for something, often food or drink.

2. gastronomy: The study of food and drink, particularly the cooking, preparation, and presentation of dishes.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'appetitive' is often used to describe characters who are driven by their desires for food or other sensory experiences. In art, the concept of the 'appetitive' is explored through still-life paintings and sculptures that depict sumptuous feasts.

How to Memorize "appetitive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person eagerly reaching for a delicious meal.
   - Visualize the sensation of a craving for food or drink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appetitive' with the sensation of hunger or thirst.
   - Connect the word to images of sumptuous feasts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Appetite for Adventure' to remember the meaning of 'appetitive'.
   - Create a visual image of a person with a large appetite.

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