adjective

affective

affective, emotional

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.

an affective ((noun)) relating to emotions The study focuses on the affective domain of learning.

Synonyms: emotional, emotive; Antonyms: cognitive, intellectual

From Latin 'afficere' meaning 'to influence'. The '-ive' suffix makes it an adjective. It relates to influencing feelings.

'Affective' is related to 'affect,' which means to influence. Think of it as relating to things that influence feelings or emotions.

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