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   affection

   /əˈfɛkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a gentle feeling of fondness or liking: "she felt affection for the wise old lady"
   • 2. the action or process of affecting or being affected. archaic
   • ▪ a condition or disease: "an affection of the skin"
   • ▪ a mental state; an emotion.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin affectio(n-), from afficere ‘to influence’ (see affect2).

   Derivatives

   • 1. affectional adjective

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   What does affection mean?

   • term of affection. noun. : a word or name that friends and lovers say to each other to show their affection.

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   What does affect mean in psychology?

   • Affect: a broader term used to describe the emotional and cognitive experience of an emotion, feeling or mood. It can be understood as a combination of three components: emotion, mood, and affectivity (an individual's overall disposition or temperament, which can be characterized as having a generally positive or negative affect).

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   Why do adults lacked affection as children?

   • Adults who lacked affection as children may overcompensate by excessively caring for others. This stems from their unmet childhood need for love and validation. They might prioritize others’ well-being over their own, neglecting themselves in the process. While caring for others is admirable, self-neglect is a concern.

   People who didn’t receive much affection as a child usually display

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3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › affectionAll resources related to 'affection' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Definitions of 'affection' 1. If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them. [...] 2. Your affections are your feelings of love or fondness for someone. [...] More. Synonyms of 'affection' • fondness, liking, feeling, love [...] More. Collocations with the word 'affection'

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   3 days ago · Passionate love is intense longing, and is often accompanied by physiological arousal (shortness of breath, rapid heart rate); companionate love is affection and a feeling of intimacy not accompanied by physiological arousal.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mutual affectionMutual affection - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms ...

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   5 days ago · noun. sympathy of each person for the other. synonyms: mutual understanding. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Mutual affection." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mutual affection. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.

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   Jun 21, 2024 · In this article, we’ll dive into eight subtle behaviors common among those who grew up without much affection. 1) Difficulty forming close relationships. Growing up without much affection can leave a lasting mark, making it tough to form close bonds later on. But here’s the thing: it’s not about being incapable of love – it’s about ...

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   5 days ago · v. t. e. Sixteen faces expressing the human passions – colored engraving by J. Pass, 1821, after Charles Le Brun. Emotions are physical and mental states brought on by neurophysiological changes, variously associated with thoughts, feelings, behavioral responses, and a degree of pleasure or displeasure.

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   5 days ago · The meaning of TERM OF AFFECTION is a word or name that friends and lovers say to each other to show their affection.

10. www.betterhelp.com › advice › loveThe Art Of Love Languages: How Words Of Affirmation Can ...

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    Jun 24, 2024 · Each love language, or style of showing affection, offers a different way to connect with the people you care about in a way that acknowledges their unique emotional needs.