Afflation

Pronunciation: /əˈfleɪʃən/

Definitions of afflation

noun a sudden rush or flood of emotion or inspiration

Example Sentences

A1 Afflation is the act of blowing air onto something.

A2 The afflation of the wind caused the leaves to rustle.

B1 The afflation of fresh air through the open window was refreshing.

B2 The gentle afflation of the fan provided a cool breeze in the room.

C1 The afflation of warm air from the heater made the room cozy.

C2 The afflation of positive energy in the room was palpable during the meeting.

Examples of afflation in a Sentence

formal The afflation of new members into the organization brought fresh perspectives and ideas.

informal The afflation of new students into our class made it more lively and fun.

slang I heard there's gonna be an afflation of cool people at the party tonight.

figurative The afflation of creativity and inspiration in the room was palpable during the brainstorming session.

Grammatical Forms of afflation

• past tense: afflated
• plural: afflations
• comparative: more afflated
• superlative: most afflated
• present tense: afflates
• future tense: will afflate
• perfect tense: have afflated
• continuous tense: is afflating
• singular: afflation
• positive degree: afflation
• infinitive: to afflate
• gerund: afflating
• participle: afflating

Origin and Evolution of afflation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'afflation' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'afflātiō' which means 'a blowing on or towards'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afflation' has evolved to refer to the act of blowing or breathing on something, often in a spiritual or religious context.