1. strong natural desires or cravings; inclinations toward something
Usage: formal; plural of appetency

Examples

• The philosopher wrote about human appetencies for power and recognition.
• Her appetencies for knowledge led her to pursue multiple degrees.
• The novel explored the character’s conflicting appetencies between duty and passion.
• Natural appetencies drive much of animal behavior in the wild.
• He struggled to control his appetencies for luxury and comfort.
• The study examined how social appetencies develop in early childhood.