appetency

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The doctrine of appetency attributed to Lamarck is without foundation.

From Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring)

There is a literary appetite, which the author can no more impart than the most skilful cook can give an appetency to the guests.

From Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions by Disraeli, Isaac

There is such a thing in the human mind as unrealized truth, both intellectual and spiritual; the inarticulate muttering of an obscurely felt sentiment; a vague appetency for something we are not distinctly conscious of.

From The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic by Rogers, Henry

The coarse fare became viands of rare appetency.

From Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys by McElroy, John

This was not altogether the case with Browning, who, despite an unquenchable appetency for drama, did better work in his dramatic monologues than in his plays.

From Robert Browning by Herford, C. H. (Charles Harold)