inappetence

[ in-ap-i-tuhns ]

noun

1. lack of appetite.

inappetence

/ ɪnˈæpɪtəns /

noun

1. rare.
   lack of appetite or desire

Derived Forms

• inˈappetent, adjective

Other Words From

• in·appe·tent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inappetence¹

First recorded in 1685–95; in- ³ + appetence

Example Sentences

It is early attended with high fever and marked general weakness and inappetence.

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