Appetibility

/ˌæpɪtɪˈbɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being appetible; the capacity to be desired or sought after.

Etymology

Formed from 'appetible' plus the noun suffix '-ity,' which comes from Latin '-itas.' Creates an abstract noun expressing the property of being desirable or capable of being appetized.

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare word from medieval philosophy—it basically means 'the quality of being desirable.' Philosophers argued about whether objects have 'appetibility' (are naturally attractive to desire) or whether desire is purely in the observer's mind.

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