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Hungriness Definition & Meaning

hungriness
noun
  1. a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
  2. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  3. strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection"

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What does hungriness mean?
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation prolonged unfulfilled desire or need strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection"
What part of speech is hungriness?
Hungriness is a noun.
How many definitions does hungriness have?
Hungriness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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