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ap·pe·ten·cy | \ ˈa-pə-tən(t)-sē 
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\ plural appetencies
Definition of appetency
: a fixed and strong desire : appetite
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Other Words from appetency
appetent \ ˈa-pə-tənt \ adjective
\ adjectiveSynonyms for appetency
Synonyms
- appetite,
- craving,
- desire,
- drive,
- hankering,
- hunger,
- itch,
- jones
- [slang],
- letch,
- longing,
- lust,
- passion,
- pining,
- thirst,
- thirstiness,
- urge,
- yearning,
- yen
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The first known use of appetency was in 1611
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