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Grammar : Adj
Spell : ap-i-tuh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæp ɪ təns



Definition of appetent

Origin :
  • "strong desire," c.1600, from French appétence "desire," from Latin appetentia "longing after something," noun of state from appetentem (nominative appetens), present participle of appetere, from ad "to" (see ad-) + petere "to seek, request" (see petition (n.)).
  • As in keen : adj enthusiastic
  • As in solicitous : adj worried
  • As in thirsty : adj dry, desirous (especially for liquid)
  • As in seeking : adj pursuing
  • As in thirsting : adj eager
  • As in unforbearing : adj impatient
  • As in eager : adj anxious, enthusiastic
  • As in envious : adj jealous, resentful
  • As in impatient : adj unable, unwilling to wait
Example sentences :
  • The sentient spirit, that to which transmigratory conditions pertain, is also of two kinds, the appetent and non-appetent.
  • Extract from : « The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha » by Madhava Acharya
  • The appetent is the spirit associated with an organism and organs; the non-appetent is the spirit apart from organism and organs.
  • Extract from : « The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha » by Madhava Acharya

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