unaffecting
|un/af/fect/ing|
C1
/ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪŋ/
not emotionally moving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unaffecting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'affecting' from Latin 'affectare', meaning 'to strive after'.
Historical Evolution
'affectare' transformed into the Old French word 'affecter', and eventually became the modern English word 'affect'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strive after', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not evoking an emotional response'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not evoking an emotional response; not moving or touching.
The movie was well-made but ultimately unaffecting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42