affected

Meanings

• adjective, verb

  1. Having been acted upon or influenced by something, or causing an effect or change.

  - "The storm left the trees affected."
  - "The news about the promotion affected her deeply."
  - "He was affected by the loss of his job."

• adjective

  2. (of a person or animal) Showing the emotion or reaction that is appropriate to a situation.

  - "She was affected by the tragedy."
  - "The audience was affected by the moving performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈfɛktɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

alter , change , have an effect on , have an impact on , influence , attack , harm , infect , move , touch , fake , feign , simulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affected
affected , protected , regulated , affecteded

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Homophones

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1. affect () : To influence or produce an effect on
   

2. effect () : A result or consequence of an action or other cause
   

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Variants

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affected , affectedly , affectedness , affectednesses , affect , affectabilities , affectability , affectable , affecting , affects , self-affected

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Forms

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affect, affects, affected

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Etymology

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From Old French 'affecter' meaning 'to strike, touch, or influence'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'affected' comes from the Latin word 'affectus', which means 'mood' or 'emotion'.

2. In psychology, 'affect' refers to a person's emotional state.

3. The term 'affected' is often used in medical contexts to describe a person's response to a disease or treatment.

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Related Concepts

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1. emotion: A feeling or reaction to a situation, often accompanied by physical and physiological changes.

2. influence: The power to change or affect something, often through personal contact or through the force of one's example.

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Culture

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In literature, 'affected' has been used to describe characters who put on false or insincere emotions. It can also refer to the impact of art or music on people.

How to Memorize "affected"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree being affected by the wind or rain, bending and changing shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'affected' with emotions or reactions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'affected by emotions'.

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