affectio

Latin

Alternative forms

• adfectiō

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA: /afˈfek.ti.oː/

Etymology

From afficiō (“exert an influence on the body or mind”).

Noun

affectiō (genitive affectiōnis); f, third declension

1. The relation or disposition towards something produced in a person.
2. A change in the state of the body or mind of a person; feeling, emotion.
3. Love, affection or good will towards somebody.
4. Will, volition, inclination.

Inflection

Number	Singular	Plural
nominative	affectiō	affectiōnēs
genitive	affectiōnis	affectiōnum
dative	affectiōnī	affectiōnibus
accusative	affectiōnem	affectiōnēs
ablative	affectiōne	affectiōnibus
vocative	affectiō	affectiōnēs

Related terms

affectātiō affectātor affectātrīx affectātus

affectē affectō affectus

Descendants

• English: affection, aficionado
• Portuguese: afeição
• Spanish: aficionado