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affecting

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/
Meanings
  • verb

    Having an influence or effect on someone or something.

  • verb

    Causing a change or transformation in something.

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈfɛktɪŋ/



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Synonyms

alter , change , have an effect on , have an impact on , influence , attack , harm , infect , move , touch , fake , feign , simulate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with affecting
effecting , affectingly , affectingness , afflicting , infecting , reflecting , protecting
Homophones
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  1. affect (en) : to feel or show emotion

Variants
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affecting , affectingly , affect , affectabilities , affectability , affectable , affected , affects
Forms
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affected, affectingly, affects, affecting, affectingest

Etymology
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From Old French 'affecter', from Latin 'affectus' - feeling, emotion.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'affecting' is often used in the context of acting, where an actor is said to 'affect' a particular emotion or character.

  2. The word 'affecting' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'effective'.

Related Concepts
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  1. emotion: A feeling or strong reaction to a situation or experience.

  2. influence: The power to have an effect on someone or something.

Culture
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In literature and art, 'affecting' can refer to something that evokes strong emotions in the audience or viewer. It can also refer to an attempt to manipulate emotions for personal gain.

How to Memorize "affecting"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the concept of 'affecting' as a wave or ripple spreading out from a source, causing a change or transformation in its path.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'affecting' with the idea of causing a change or having an impact.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Affecting is what makes things change'

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