affection

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈfɛkʃən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of affecting or acting upon.

2 Definition

The state of being affected, especially: a change in, or alteration of, the emotional state of a person or other animal, caused by a subjective affect (a subjective feeling or emotion), which arises in response to a stimulus which may result from either thought or perception.

3 Definition

An attribute; a quality or property; a condition.

4 Definition

An emotion; a feeling or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind.

5 Definition

A feeling of love or strong attachment.

Example Sentences
  • I have a lot of affection for my little sister.
6 Definition

Disease; morbid symptom; malady.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To feel affection for.