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Definition of affection

affection

/əˈfɛk.ʃən/
af · fec · tion
Adverb:affectionately
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Plural:affections
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Adjective:affectionate
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• noun

1

A gentle feeling of fondness, tenderness, or liking toward someone or something.

Example

"She looked back on her childhood hometown with deep affection."

2

A medical condition, ailment, or bodily disorder affecting a specific organ or part of the body (formal or archaic).

Example

"The physician specialized in chronic pulmonary affections."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'affection' (a gentle feeling of fondness) with 'affectation' (an artificial or pretentious behavior designed to impress).

• Rhymes for affection

• Nearby Words

affected
affecting
affectingly
affection
affectionate
affectionately
affectionateness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'affection', from Latin 'affectio' ('a state of mind or body produced by some influence, favorable disposition'), derived from 'afficere' ('to act upon, influence').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affection
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