Affectable

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktəbəl/

Definitions of affectable

adjective Capable of being influenced or affected

Example Sentences

A1 Children are very affectable by the emotions of those around them.

A2 Teenagers can be highly affectable by peer pressure.

B1 Some individuals are more affectable by stress than others.

B2 The elderly can be particularly affectable by changes in routine.

C1 Highly empathetic individuals are often more affectable by the suffering of others.

C2 Individuals with certain mental health conditions may be more affectable by external stimuli.

Examples of affectable in a Sentence

formal The new medication is affectable in reducing inflammation.

informal Your mood is easily affectable by the weather.

slang I didn't realize how affectable she was until I saw her cry during that movie.

figurative His heart was affectable by her words, leading him to make a life-changing decision.

Grammatical Forms of affectable

• past tense: affected
• plural: affectables
• comparative: more affectable
• superlative: most affectable
• present tense: affect
• future tense: will affect
• perfect tense: have affected
• continuous tense: is affecting
• singular: affectable
• positive degree: affectable
• infinitive: to affect
• gerund: affecting
• participle: affected

Origin and Evolution of affectable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affectable' originated from the Latin word 'affectabilis' which means capable of being affected.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'affectable' has retained its original meaning of being capable of being affected, but has also taken on additional connotations related to emotions and susceptibility to influence.