Affecting: meaning, definitions and examples
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affecting
[ əˈfɛktɪŋ ]
emotional influence
To affect means to have an influence on or make a change in someone or something. It encompasses a broad range of effects, whether they are positive or negative. The term can be used in various contexts such as emotions, behaviors, and physical conditions. Affecting someone's feelings often refers to how actions or events can emotionally impact an individual. In scientific terms, it may refer to how one variable influences another.
Synonyms
alter, change, impact, influence, modify.
Examples of usage
- The music was affecting her mood.
- His words affected her deeply.
- Weather conditions can affect travel plans.
- The documentary affected many viewers emotionally.
Translations
Translations of the word "affecting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afetando
🇮🇳 प्रभावित करना
🇩🇪 beeinflussen
🇮🇩 mempengaruhi
🇺🇦 впливаючи
🇵🇱 wpływając
🇯🇵 影響を与える
🇫🇷 affectant
🇪🇸 afectando
🇹🇷 etkileyen
🇰🇷 영향을 미치는
🇸🇦 يؤثر على
🇨🇿 ovlivňující
🇸🇰 ovplyvňujúci
🇨🇳 影响
🇸🇮 vplivajoča
🇮🇸 áhrifandi
🇰🇿 әсер ететін
🇬🇪 ზეგავლენას ახდენს
🇦🇿 təsir edən
🇲🇽 afectando
Etymology
The word 'affect' originates from the Latin 'affectare', which means 'to strive after' or 'to seize upon’. It entered Middle English around the late 14th century, initially used to denote a strong influence on emotions or feelings. Throughout the centuries, its meaning has broadened to encompass not only emotional impacts but also physical and psychological influences. The progression of its meaning reflects a growing understanding of the interconnectedness of emotions, actions, and outcomes in both personal and broader contexts. Its continued use in modern psychology and everyday language emphasizes its relevance in discussions about motivation, influence, and emotional engagement.