Having or showing a natural desire or appetite for something; inclined toward something.
From Latin 'appetens,' the present participle of 'appetere' (to strive toward, desire). Entered English in philosophical and scientific contexts to describe organisms or systems that naturally seek or desire something.
In biology and philosophy, you might read that an organism is 'appetent' for certain resources—it's a more formal way of saying it naturally desires or seeks those things, as if it's built into its nature.
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