appetitionnounfeminineformal/ɐpɨtiˈsɐ̃w̃/rarea·pe·ti·cãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act of desiring or craving; desire, appetite.The appetition for success drove him to work harder.There is a natural appetition for social interaction.syndesirecravingappetiteantaversiondisgustindifferenceCommon collocationsnatural appetitionsensual appetitionappetition for knowledgeEtymologyDo latim 'appetitio, -onis'.Related wordsapetecerapetiteapetitivo