Meaning & Definition of Affective in English
English⟶
Affective
Relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes.
Pronunciation:
/əˈfɛktɪv/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Pertaining to or resulting from the emotions.
Example Sentence: The therapy focused on affective responses to stressful situations.
Definition: Influencing emotions and feelings.
Example Sentence: Her speech had an affective impact on the audience.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'affectivus', meaning 'pertaining to emotions.'
Synonyms
emotionalsentimentalfeeling
Common Phrases and Expressions
- affective disorder: A psychiatric condition characterized by disturbances in mood.
- affective response: A reaction based on feelings rather than intellect.
Translations
- Spanish: afectivo
- French: affectif
- German: affektiv
- Russian: аффективный
Related Words
- emotion: A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
- sentiment: A view or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.
Slang Meanings of affective
Meaning: Having strong feelings
Example Sentence: He's pretty affective about his beliefs.
Meaning: Emotional in a dramatic way
Example Sentence: That movie was really affective; I cried the whole time.