affective
Translation
affective, emotional
Examples
The study focuses on the affective domain of learning.
The study focuses on the affective domain of learning.
He suffers from seasonal affective disorder.
He suffers from seasonal affective disorder.
Grammar Patterns
an affective ((noun)) relating to emotions The study focuses on the affective domain of learning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emotional, emotive; Antonyms: cognitive, intellectual
Etymology
From Latin 'afficere' meaning 'to influence'. The '-ive' suffix makes it an adjective. It relates to influencing feelings.
Memory Tips
'Affective' is related to 'affect,' which means to influence. Think of it as relating to things that influence feelings or emotions.