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Term: Appetitive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Desiring or stimulating appetite

Appetitive can describe something that arouses or stimulates the desire for food.

Example Sentence: The smell of freshly baked bread is highly appetitive.

Sense 2: Having a strong desire or craving

Appetitive can also describe someone who has a strong desire or craving for something.

Example Sentence: She had an appetitive passion for adventure, always seeking new experiences.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: One who has a strong sexual desire

In a psychological context, an appetitive can refer to an individual who possesses a strong sexual desire.

Example Sentence: The protagonist in the novel is portrayed as an appetitive, constantly seeking out new intimate relationships.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A basic instinctive drive in animals

In behavioral science, appetitive refers to a basic instinctive drive in animals, such as seeking food or mating.

Example Sentence: The appetitive in animals is responsible for their motivation to search for food and reproduce.

Sense: The pleasurable anticipation of achieving a goal

Appetitive can also represent the pleasurable anticipation of achieving a goal or fulfilling a desire.

Example Sentence: The appetitive of winning the competition drove him to train harder and overcome obstacles.

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