affection — a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfekʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat shows affection by bringing me dead mice as presents.
- The teacher's affection for her students was evident in her patient explanations.
- He won her affection by remembering her favorite ice cream flavor.
affection
NOUN[/əˈfekʃən/]
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
The grandmother showed her affection by giving her grandson a warm hug.
The puppy showed affection by happily licking its owner's face. (AFFECTION → A FEELING OF CONNECTION)
Their affection created a strong connection, and they protected each other every day.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'affectio', a noun form built from the verb 'afficere' meaning 'to influence' or 'to act upon'. The word originally conveyed the sense of the mind being directed toward someone or something, eventually evolving to denote a feeling of fondness or love.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + facere (to do, to make) → affectio (a state of being affected) → affection. The prefix ad- indicates direction or movement toward, while facere is the Latin root meaning 'to do' or 'to act'.
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📝Examples
“My cat shows affection by bringing me dead mice as presents.”
“The teacher's affection for her students was evident in her patient explanations.”
“He won her affection by remembering her favorite ice cream flavor.”
“The old couple still shows affection by holding hands during their daily walks.”
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