Definition of the word voracity

The word "voracity" has its roots in Latin. "Vorare" is the Latin verb that means "to devour" or "to eat voraciously." From this root, the Latin noun "voracitas" was derived, meaning "voraciousness" or "ravenousness." The word "voracity" was later borrowed into Middle English from Old French, where it was spelled "voracité." In English, "voracity" has been used since the 15th century to describe a strong and excessive appetite, particularly for food. It can also be used more broadly to describe a passionate or intense desire for something. Today, the word is often used to describe things like a voracious appetite for knowledge or a voracity for adventure.