A desire or motive derived from a biologic or psychological need for food, water, sex, or affection; a desire or longing to satisfy any conscious physical or mental need. SYN: orexia (2). [L. ad-peto, pp. -petitus, to seek after, desire]
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ap·pe·tite 'ap-ə-.tīt n any of the instinctive desires necessary to keep up organic life esp the desire to eat
ap·pe·ti·tive -.tīt-iv adj
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ap·pe·tite (apґə-tīt) [L. appetere to desire] a natural longing or desire, especially the natural and recurring desire for food.Medical dictionary. 2011.