˜yÐÄvlog

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orexis

[ aw-rek-sis, oh-rek- ]

noun

Psychology.
  1. the affective and conative character of mental activity as contrasted with its cognitive aspect; the appetitive aspect of an act.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ´Ç·°ù±ð³¦Â·³Ù¾±³¦ [aw-, rek, -tik, oh-, rek, -], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of orexis1

1610–20; < Latin: longing, appetite < Greek ó°ù±ð³æ¾±²õ desire, equivalent to ´Ç°ùé²µ(±ð¾±²Ô) to desire + -sis -sis
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Dr. Bratman, author of "Health Food Junkies," derived "orthorexia" from the Greek word "ortho" which means "right" or "correct" and "orexis" meaning "appetite" or "hunger."

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