inappetency

in·ap·pe·tence

[in-ap-i-tuhns]
noun
lack of appetite.
Also, in·ap·pe·ten·cy.


Origin:
1685–95; in-3 + appetence

in·ap·pe·tent, adjective
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inappetence or inappetency (ɪnˈæpɪtəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
rare lack of appetite or desire
 
inappetency or inappetency
 
n
 
in'appetent or inappetency
 
adj

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inappetence or inappetency (ɪnˈæpɪtəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
rare lack of appetite or desire
 
inappetency or inappetency
 
n
 
in'appetent or inappetency
 
adj

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inappetence in·ap·pe·tence (ĭn-āp'ĭ-təns)
n.
Lack of desire or appetite.


in·ap'pe·tent adj.

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