Meaning & Definition of word "Affect"

Affect

/əˈfɛkt/

1. An observable emotion or emotional response.
- Example: The patient displayed a flat affect during the evaluation.
2. A feeling or emotional response.
- Example: The play evoked a strong affect that lingered with the viewers.

1. To have an influence on or make a change in.
- Example: The weather can greatly affect our mood.
2. To touch or move someone's emotions.
- Example: Her story about overcoming adversity deeply affected the audience.
3. To pretend or feign; to assume artificially.
- Example: He tried to affect an air of confidence despite his nervousness.

Middle English: from Latin 'afficere', meaning 'to do to, to influence'.

affect change:

to make a significant change in a situation or system.

as it affects me:

in a way that is relevant to me or my situation.

affecting circumstances:

situations that are emotionally impactful or significant.

effect:

a change that is a result or consequence of an action.

affection:

a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

affective:

relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes.

Meaning: to influence someone's feelings or actions in a way that is over the top.

Example Sentence: Her drama was just a way to affect people’s emotions.

Meaning: to show false emotions for display.

Example Sentence: He was just affecting sadness to get sympathy.