Inappetence

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnæpɪtəns/

Definitions of inappetence

noun lack of appetite or desire for food

Example Sentences

A1 My dog has inappetence today and won't eat his food.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with inappetence due to illness.

B1 Inappetence can be a symptom of various medical conditions.

B2 The elderly cat's inappetence was concerning to the veterinarian.

C1 The inappetence of the patient was a sign of a more serious underlying issue.

C2 The inappetence experienced by the athlete was attributed to overtraining.

Examples of inappetence in a Sentence

formal The patient's inappetence is a concerning symptom that may indicate an underlying health issue.

informal I've been experiencing inappetence lately, I just don't feel like eating much.

slang My inappetence is killing me, I can't even think about food right now.

figurative His inappetence for adventure is surprising, considering his usual love for trying new things.

Grammatical Forms of inappetence

• past tense: inappetenced
• plural: inappetences
• comparative: more inappetent
• superlative: most inappetent
• present tense: inappetences
• future tense: will inappetence
• perfect tense: has inappetenced
• continuous tense: is inappetencing
• singular: inappetence
• positive degree: inappetent
• infinitive: to inappetence
• gerund: inappetencing
• participle: inappetencing

Origin and Evolution of inappetence

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inappetence' originated from the Latin word 'inappetentia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'appetentia' meaning 'desire'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe a lack of appetite, 'inappetence' has evolved to also refer to a general lack of interest or desire in various contexts.