Pronunciations (12)
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/ˈap.ɪˌtaɪ̯.tɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
- Scotland
- contemporary
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/əˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
- Scotland
- contemporary
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/ˈap.ɪˌtʌi̯.tɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Scotland
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/ˈap.ɪˌtəi̯.tɪv/
Pronunciation notes
- Scotland
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/ˈæp.ɪˌtaɪ̯.tɪv/
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/əˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/
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/ˈæp.ɪˌtʌɪ̯.tɪv/
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- Canada
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/ˈæp.ɪˌtɑe̯.tɪv/
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- Australia
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/əˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/
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- Australia
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/ˈɛp.əˌtaɪ̯.təv/
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- New-Zealand
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/əˈpet.ə.təv/
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- New-Zealand
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æpˈ.pɛ.taɪ.tɪv
Adjective
Having the quality of desiring gratification.
- Synonyms
- Examples
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appetitive behavior
appetitive signals
More examples (1)
This is a novel that puts gay liberation to the test. It places before us the complex reality of a life of appetitive, atomistic sexuality. It calls into question all the optimism we ever felt about the liberating potential of free sexual expression, in particular, its redemptive potential for rich, white men.
Adjective
of or relating to appetite
- Examples
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appetitive needs