anorectic

anorectic

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνόρεκτος (anórektos, “without appetite”), from ἀν- (an-, “without”) + ὀρέγειν (orégein, “to desire”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/

Adjective

anorectic (comparative more anorectic, superlative most anorectic)

1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.
   • 2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. — Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)
2. Causing a loss of appetite.

Translations

characterised by a lack of appetite

Finnish: anorektinen

Russian: анорексический (ru) (anoreksičeskij)

Noun

anorectic (plural anorectics)

1. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
2. A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.

Anagrams

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