affective
[ af-ek-tiv ]
/ ˈæf ɛk tɪv /
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adjective
of, caused by, or expressing emotion or feeling; emotional.
causing emotion or feeling.
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Origin of affective
OTHER WORDS FROM affective
af·fec·tive·ly, adverbaf·fec·tiv·i·ty [af-ek-tiv-i-tee], /ˌæf ɛkˈtɪv ɪ ti/, nounnon·af·fec·tive, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH affective
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How to use affective in a sentence
This means affective polarization also has power over the facts we believe and what, if anything, can be done to heal rifts between one side and the other.
Our Radicalized Republic|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)|January 25, 2021|FiveThirtyEightThere may be more going on there, such as seasonal affective disorder or depression.
A pandemic winter feels daunting. Here’s how parents can help kids cope.|Amy Joyce|December 3, 2020|Washington PostAffectively she was remarkably frank, sometimes a little surly, or she showed a slight empty uneasiness.
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British Dictionary definitions for affective
affective
/ (əˈfɛktɪv) /
adjective
psychol relating to affects
concerned with or arousing the emotions or affection
Derived forms of affective
affectivity (ˌæfɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ) or affectiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for affective
affective
[ ə-fĕk′tĭv ]
adj.
Concerned with or arousing feelings or emotions; emotional.
Influenced by or resulting from the emotions, as of a psychological disorder.
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