adj
anorectic
Anorectic (adj) means having little or no desire to eat, especially because of anorexia nervosa.
adj
1
Having little or no desire to eat, especially because of anorexia nervosa.
2
Making someone lose their appetite.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνόρεκτος (anórektos, “without appetite”), from ἀν- (an-, “without”) and ὀρέγω (orégō, “to desire”); on the surface, an- plus orectic.
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anorexic
anorexigenic
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What is the meaning of anorectic?
"anorectic" (adj) means having little or no desire to eat, especially because of anorexia nervosa.
What is another word for anorectic?
Other words for "anorectic" include anorexic, anorexigenic.
What are the different meanings of anorectic?
"anorectic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having little or no desire to eat, especially because of anorexia nervosa; 2. Making someone lose their appetite.
