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orectic
[ aw-rek-tik, oh-rek- ]
/ ɔˈrɛk tɪk, oʊˈrɛk- /
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adjective Philosophy.
of or relating to desire; appetitive.
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Origin of orectic
1665–75; <Greek orektikós appetitive, equivalent to orekt(ós) stretched out, longed for (derivative of orégein to grasp for, desire) + -ikos-ic
Words nearby orectic
oread, orebody, ore bridge, Örebro, orecchiette, orectic, ore dressing, Oreg., oregano, Oregon, Oregon cedar
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How to use orectic in a sentence
Associated words: desiderative, desideratum, orectic, optative.
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British Dictionary definitions for orectic
orectic
/ (ɒˈrɛktɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to the desires
Word Origin for orectic
C18: from Greek orektikos causing desire, from oregein to desire
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