Affectional

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkʃənəl/

Definitions of affectional

adjective relating to or characterized by affection or love

Example Sentences

A1 I have an affectional bond with my pet cat.

A2 She showed her affectional side by giving him a hug.

B1 Their affectional relationship grew stronger over time.

B2 The couple's affectional connection was evident to everyone around them.

C1 His affectional nature made him a great partner.

C2 The depth of their affectional bond was truly remarkable.

Examples of affectional in a Sentence

formal The affectional bond between a parent and child is crucial for healthy emotional development.

informal I have always admired their strong affectional relationship.

slang They're so cute together, always showing affectional gestures.

figurative The artist's affectional connection to their work was evident in every brushstroke.

Grammatical Forms of affectional

• past tense: affectioned
• plural: affectionals
• comparative: more affectional
• superlative: most affectional
• present tense: affectional
• future tense: will affectional
• perfect tense: has affectioned
• continuous tense: is affectioning
• singular: affectional
• positive degree: affectional
• infinitive: to affection
• gerund: affectioning
• participle: affectioning

Origin and Evolution of affectional

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affectional' originated from the Latin word 'affectionalis', which is derived from the Latin word 'affectionem' meaning 'a disposition, state, or condition'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affectional' has evolved to refer to emotions, feelings, and relationships, particularly in the context of love and attachment.