affectability
|af-fec-ta-bil-i-ty|
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/əˌfɛktəˈbɪləti/
(affectable)
easily influenced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affectability' originates from the Latin word 'affectare,' where 'affect-' meant 'to influence or act upon.'
Historical Evolution
'affectare' transformed into the Old French word 'affecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to act upon or influence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being easily influenced.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being easily affected or influenced.
The affectability of the material made it unsuitable for construction.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 08:51