Anorectic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Anorectic is an adjective meaning Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
Meaning
Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa.
More Meanings
- Causing a loss of appetite.
- A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
- A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.
Example Sentences
anorectic drugs
anorectic agents
stimulants and anorectics
[…]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.
Word Forms
- anorectics
Synonyms for anorectic
Depending on context, synonyms include anorexic, lean, thin, causative, anorexigenic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anorexic, anorexigenic, thin, lean, causative, anorectous.
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