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orectic

[ aw-rek-tik, oh-rek- ]

adjective

, Philosophy.
  1. of or relating to desire; appetitive.

orectic

/ ɒˈrɛktɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the desires

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Word History and Origins

Origin of orectic1

1665–75; < Greek orektikós appetitive, equivalent to orekt(ós) stretched out, longed for (derivative of orégein to grasp for, desire) + -ikos -ic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of orectic1

C18: from Greek orektikos causing desire, from oregein to desire

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Example Sentences

Associated words: desiderative, desideratum, orectic, optative.

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