affectionateness
|af-fec-tion-ate-ness|
C1
/əˈfɛkʃənɪs/
(affectionate)
loving and warm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affectionateness' originates from the Latin word 'affectio,' where 'affectio' meant 'a relation or disposition.'
Historical Evolution
'affectio' transformed into the Old French word 'affection,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affectionateness' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a relation or disposition,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being affectionate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being affectionate or showing fondness and tenderness.
Her affectionateness was evident in the way she cared for her family.
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