affection

[ uh-fek-shuhn ]

/ əˈfɛk ʃən /

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noun

fond attachment, devotion, or love: the affection of a parent for an only child.

Often affections.

emotion; feeling; sentiment: over and above our reason and affections.
the emotional realm of love: a place in his affections.

Pathology. a disease, or the condition of being diseased; abnormal state of body or mind: a gouty affection.

the act of affecting; act of influencing or acting upon.

the state of being affected.

Philosophy. a contingent, alterable, and accidental state or quality of being.

the affective aspect of a mental process.

bent or disposition of mind.

Obsolete. bias; prejudice.

Origin of affection

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin affectiōn- (stem of affectiō ) “disposition or state of mind or body”; see affect¹, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR affection

1 liking, friendliness, amity, fondness, friendship.

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ANTONYMS FOR affection

1 dislike.

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synonym study for affection

1. See love.

OTHER WORDS FROM affection

af·fec·tion·less, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH affection

affectation, affection

Words nearby affection

affairs, affect, affectation, affected, affecting, affection, affectional, affectional orientation, affectionate, affective, affective disorder

Definition for affection (2 of 2)

affection²

[ uh-fek-shuhn ]

/ əˈfɛk ʃən /

noun Obsolete.

affectation (defs. 1-3).

Origin of affection

First recorded in 1525–35; affect² + -ion

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for affection

Today, although Uruguay has one of the older populations in South America, we think it’s necessary for the elderly to have affection and to have talks in patios or gardens, in the open air.
No more maté sharing|Tate Ryan-Mosley|August 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Needless to say, Juxiao was thrilled to see them and gave each of them a lot of love and affection.
‘Sexual’ Barbershop Quartet, a Panda Family Reunion, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The new way to show your love and affection for your bestie is with a fashionable Little Scocha friendship bracelet.
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Blue Ivy in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Judging by the pictures of President Truong Tan Sang and Obama, Vietnam is showing some affection back.
Beijing’s ‘Star Trek’ APEC Summit|Jake Adelstein|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Our affection for him is not solely down to his (stunning) looks alone.
Clooney: A Constant Charmer at the Altar|Tim Teeman|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To their minds, he was like a child trying to test the limits of his family's patience and affection.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mongan looked on the Hag of the Mill with delight and affection.
Irish Fairy Tales|James Stephens
I was satisfied with the knowledge of her affection, which I felt would never change.
The Privateersman|Frederick Marryat
I highly appreciate, and cordially reciprocate those warm and concurrent expressions of confidence and affection.
The Story of My Life|Egerton Ryerson
But as long as there is affection in a man, why, there is Nature to begin with!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66 No.406, August 1849|Various
Sire, his offence—if offence it be— arose from the affection he bears me, and from no worse cause.
The Blue Pavilions|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

British Dictionary definitions for affection

affection

/ (əˈfɛkʃən) /

noun

a feeling of fondness or tenderness for a person or thing; attachment

(often plural) emotion, feeling, or sentimentto play on a person's affections

pathol any disease or pathological condition

psychol any form of mental functioning that involves emotionSee also affect 1 (def. 2)

the act of affecting or the state of being affected

archaic inclination or disposition

Derived forms of affection

affectional, adjective

Word Origin for affection

C13: from Latin affectiōn- disposition, from afficere to affect 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for affection

affection

[ ə-fĕk′shən ]

n.

A tender feeling toward another; fondness.

A bodily condition; disease.

单词	affection
释义	affection ¹ [ uh-fek-shuhn ] / əˈfɛk ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR affection ON THESAURUS.COM noun fond attachment, devotion, or love: the affection of a parent for an only child. Often affections. emotion; feeling; sentiment: over and above our reason and affections. the emotional realm of love: a place in his affections. Pathology. a disease, or the condition of being diseased; abnormal state of body or mind: a gouty affection. the act of affecting; act of influencing or acting upon. the state of being affected. Philosophy. a contingent, alterable, and accidental state or quality of being. the affective aspect of a mental process. bent or disposition of mind. Obsolete. bias; prejudice. Origin of affection ¹ First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin affectiōn- (stem of affectiō ) “disposition or state of mind or body”; see affect¹, -ion SYNONYMS FOR affection 1 liking, friendliness, amity, fondness, friendship. SEE SYNONYMS FOR affection ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR affection 1 dislike. SEE ANTONYMS FOR affection ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for affection 1. See love. OTHER WORDS FROM affection af·fec·tion·less, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH affection affectation, affection Words nearby affection affairs, affect, affectation, affected, affecting, affection, affectional, affectional orientation, affectionate, affective, affective disorder Definition for affection (2 of 2) affection² [ uh-fek-shuhn ] / əˈfɛk ʃən / noun Obsolete. affectation (defs. 1-3). Origin of affection ² First recorded in 1525–35; affect² + -ion Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for affection Today, although Uruguay has one of the older populations in South America, we think it’s necessary for the elderly to have affection and to have talks in patios or gardens, in the open air. No more maté sharing\|Tate Ryan-Mosley\|August 19, 2020\|MIT Technology Review Needless to say, Juxiao was thrilled to see them and gave each of them a lot of love and affection. ‘Sexual’ Barbershop Quartet, a Panda Family Reunion, and More Viral Videos\|The Daily Beast Video\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The new way to show your love and affection for your bestie is with a fashionable Little Scocha friendship bracelet. The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Blue Ivy in Your Life\|Allison McNearney\|November 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Judging by the pictures of President Truong Tan Sang and Obama, Vietnam is showing some affection back. Beijing’s ‘Star Trek’ APEC Summit\|Jake Adelstein\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our affection for him is not solely down to his (stunning) looks alone. Clooney: A Constant Charmer at the Altar\|Tim Teeman\|September 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To their minds, he was like a child trying to test the limits of his family's patience and affection. Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up\|Tom Boswell\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mongan looked on the Hag of the Mill with delight and affection. Irish Fairy Tales\|James Stephens I was satisfied with the knowledge of her affection, which I felt would never change. The Privateersman\|Frederick Marryat I highly appreciate, and cordially reciprocate those warm and concurrent expressions of confidence and affection. The Story of My Life\|Egerton Ryerson But as long as there is affection in a man, why, there is Nature to begin with! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66 No.406, August 1849\|Various Sire, his offence—if offence it be— arose from the affection he bears me, and from no worse cause. The Blue Pavilions\|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch British Dictionary definitions for affection affection / (əˈfɛkʃən) / noun a feeling of fondness or tenderness for a person or thing; attachment (often plural) emotion, feeling, or sentimentto play on a person's affections pathol any disease or pathological condition psychol any form of mental functioning that involves emotionSee also affect 1 (def. 2) the act of affecting or the state of being affected archaic inclination or disposition Derived forms of affection affectional, adjective Word Origin for affection C13: from Latin affectiōn- disposition, from afficere to affect 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to affection emotion, desire, kindness, love, sentiment, closeness, tenderness, passion, good will, feeling, friendship, warmth, devotion, care, case, heart, hankering, itch, yen, ardor Medical definitions for affection affection [ ə-fĕk′shən ] n. A tender feeling toward another; fondness. A bodily condition; disease. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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affection

noun

Origin of affection

SYNONYMS FOR affection

ANTONYMS FOR affection

synonym study for affection

OTHER WORDS FROM affection

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH affection

Words nearby affection

Definition for affection (2 of 2)

noun Obsolete.

Origin of affection

Example sentences from the Web for affection

British Dictionary definitions for affection

noun

Derived forms of affection

Word Origin for affection

Words related to affection

Medical definitions for affection

n.