English

Etymology

F. affection, L. affectio , fr. afficere. See Affect.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ʌ.fɛk.ʃən/

Noun

1. The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.
2. An attribute; a quality or property; a condition; a bodily state; as, figure, weight, etc., are affections of bodies.
3. Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as, the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc.; the malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc.; inclination; disposition; propensity; tendency.
4. A settled good will; kind feeling; love; zealous or tender attachment; — often in the pl. Formerly followed by to, but now more generally by for or towards; as, filial, social, or conjugal affections; to have an affection for or towards children.
5. (Medical) Disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary affection. --Dunglison.

Synonyms

Attachment; passion; tenderness ; fondness; kindness; love; good will .

Translations

• Korean: 애정 , 호의
• Ido: afeciono

Romanica

Noun

affection

1. affection 1. the fact or state of being affected or acted upon 2. fondness 3. [Pathol]].]