ap·pe·tence ( p  -t ns)n. 1. A strong craving or desire. 2. A tendency or propensity. 3. A natural attraction or affinity. [Probably French appétence, from Latin appetentia, from appet  ns, appetent-, present participle of appetere, to strive after; see appetite.]ap pe·tent adj. |
appetence [ˈæpɪtəns], appetency
n pl -tences, -tencies
1. a natural craving or desire
2. a natural or instinctive inclination
3. (Chemistry) an attraction or affinity
[from Latin appetentia, from appetere to crave]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  appetence - a feeling of craving something; "an appetite for life"; "the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible"- Granville Hickscraving - an intense desire for some particular thing stomach - an appetite for food; "exercise gave him a good stomach for dinner" sweet tooth - a strong appetite for sweet food |
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