1. Etymology of the English word affect
the English word
affectderived from the Latin word
affectus (affection, passion, love; disposition; condition, state; endowed with, possessed of; minded)
derived from the Latin word
afficere (affect, make impression; move)
Derivations in English
affected,
affectless,
affectingCognates
Dutch
affect, French
affect, German
Affekt, Norwegian
affekt, Swedish
affektUsage
Word found in Modern English
2. Etymology of the English word affect
derived from the English word
affectderived from the Latin word
affectare (aim at, desire, aspire)
derived from the Latin word
affectus (affection, passion, love; disposition; condition, state; endowed with, possessed of; minded)
derived from the Latin word
afficere (affect, make impression; move)
Derivations in English
affected,
disaffectUsage
Word found in Modern English
