satiation (n.)

"act of satiating, a being or becoming satiated," 1630s, noun of action from satiate (v.).

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mid-15c., saciaten, "fill to repletion, satisfy, feed or nourish to the full," from Latin satiatus, past participle of satiare "fill full, satisfy," from satis "enough" (from PIE root *sa- "to satisfy"). By 1620s in a bad sense, "to fill beyond or over natural desire, weary by repletion." Related: Satiated; satiating.

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Definitions of satiation

satiation (n.)

the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more;

Synonyms: repletion / satiety

satiation (n.)

the act of achieving full gratification;

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