Satiation
/ˌseɪ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/noun
The state of being fully satisfied or filled, especially in regard to hunger or desire.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the concept of satiation was often linked with the indulgence of the senses, seen as both a pleasure and a potential vice, reflecting the fine line between need and excess.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sā-
“to satisfy, to fill”
Latin
Latin
satiare
“to fill, to satisfy, to sate”
Old French
Old French
satiacion
“the act of satisfying or being satisfied”
Middle English
Middle English
satiacioun
“the state of being satisfied, fulfillment”
Modern English
English
satiation
“the condition of being fully satisfied, especially in terms of appetite or desire.”
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