Definitions for Affective
ˈæf ɛk tɪvaf·fec·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affectional, affective, emotiveadjective

   characterized by emotion

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. affectiveadjective

   Relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions.

2. affectiveadjective

   Emotional; emotionally charged.

3. Etymology: From affectivus, from affectus, past participle of afficere

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affectiveadjective

   That which affects; that which strongly touches. It is generally used for painful.

   Etymology: from affect.

   Pain is so uneasy a sentiment, that very little of it is enough to corrupt every enjoyment: and the effect God intends this variety of ungrateful and affective sentiments should have on us, is to reclaim our affections from this valley of tears. John Rogers.

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1. affective

   Affective refers to anything related to or dealing with emotions, feelings, moods or attitudes. It includes both positive and negative emotions and is often used in psychological and neurological studies. Affective experiences can significantly influence behaviors, thoughts, and the overall wellness of an individual. It's also used in the context of learning, as in "affective learning", which focuses on the emotional aspect of the learning process.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Affectiveadjective

   tending to affect; affecting

2. Affectiveadjective

   pertaining to or exciting emotion; affectional; emotional

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. affectif.]

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1. Affective

   Effective vs. Affective -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Effective and Affective.

How to pronounce Affective?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Affective in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Affective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Affective in a Sentence

1. Anne Chapas:

   I like to add thicker ointments to the hands, ones with lanolin or petrolatum are quite affective.

2. Carl Jung:

   Rational argument can be conducted with some prospect of success only so long as the emotionality of a given situation does not exceed a certain critical degree. If the affective temperature rises above this level, the possibility of reason’s having any effect ceases and its place is taken by slogans and chimerical wish fantasies. That is to say, a sort of collective possession results which rapidly develops into a psychic epidemic.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Affective
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Affective
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Affective
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Affective