satiety

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satiety
n. complete satisfaction, repletion; excessive gratification, state of being overly full or gratified, surfeit

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Hunger (motivational state)
Hunger and Satiety are sensations. Hunger represents the physiological need to eat food. Satiety is the absence of hunger; it is the sensation of feeling full.

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satiety

Noun
1. the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
(synonym) repletion, satiation
(hypernym) fullness


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Satiety
(n.)
The state of being satiated or glutted; fullness of gratification, either of the appetite or of any sensual desire; fullness beyond desire; an excess of gratification which excites wearisomeness or loathing; repletion; satiation.
  

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satiety
In dietetics, the effects of a food or a meal on appetite after eating has concluded.