anorectic

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀνόρεκτος (anórektos, “without appetite”), from ἀν- (an-, “without”) + ὀρέγω (orégō, “to desire”). By surface analysis, an- +‎ orectic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/ Rhymes: -ɛktɪk === Adjective === anorectic (comparative more anorectic, superlative most anorectic) Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa. Synonym: anorexic Coordinate term: hyporexic Causing a loss of appetite. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === anorectic (plural anorectics) A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic. A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Neoarctic, accretion == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French anorectique. === Noun === anorectic m (plural anorectici, feminine equivalent anorectică) anorexic ==== Declension ====