anorectic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1an·o·rec·tic
adjective \ˌa-nə-ˈrek-tik\Definition of ANORECTIC
1
a : lacking appetite b : anorexic 2
2
: causing loss of appetite
Variants of ANORECTIC
an·o·rec·tic also an·o·ret·ic \-ˈre-tik\
Origin of ANORECTIC
Greek anorektos, from a- + oregein to reach after — more at right
First Known Use: 1832
Rhymes with ANORECTIC
2anorectic
nounDefinition of ANORECTIC
1
: an anorectic agent
2
: anorexic
Variants of ANORECTIC
anorectic also anoretic
First Known Use of ANORECTIC
1957
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