Affective Meaning
/əˈfɛktɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.
adjEmotional; emotionally charged; affecting.
Sentence Examples
Be careful! Affective dependency is not synonym for love!
Around two to four per cent of Canadians suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The study focused on the ____ responses of participants to emotional films.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Psychologists study the ____ disorders that can impact a person's mood.
Word Origin & History
From Medieval Latin affectivus, from Latin affectus, past participle of afficere (“to affect”). By surface analysis, affect + -ive.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The study focused on the ____ responses of participants to emotional films.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Psychologists study the ____ disorders that can impact a person's mood.