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affected

1

[ uh-fek-tid ]

adjective

  1. acted upon; influenced.
  2. influenced in a harmful way; impaired, harmed, or attacked, as by climate or disease.
  3. (of the mind or feelings) impressed; moved; touched:

    She was deeply affected by their generosity.



affected

2

[ uh-fek-tid ]

adjective

  1. assumed artificially; unnatural; feigned:

    affected sophistication; an affected British accent.

  2. assuming or pretending to possess that which is not natural:

    Her affected wealth and social pedigree are so obviously false that it's embarrassing.

  3. inclined or disposed:

    well affected toward the speaker's cause.

  4. held in affection; fancied:

    a novel much affected by our grandparents.

affected

1

/ əˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. deeply moved, esp by sorrow or grief

    he was greatly affected by her departure

  2. changed, esp detrimentally
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

affected

2

/ əˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. behaving, speaking, etc, in an artificial or assumed way, esp in order to impress others
  2. feigned

    affected indifference

  3. archaic.
    inclined; disposed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڱ𳦳ٱ, adverb
  • ˈڱ𳦳ٱԱ, noun
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  • ·ڱ𳦳Ļ· adverb
  • ·ڱ𳦳Ļ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of affected1

First recorded in 1570–80; affect 1 + -ed 2

Origin of affected2

First recorded in 1525–35; affect 2 + -ed 2
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of affected1

C17: from affect 1+ -ed ²

Origin of affected2

C16: from affect ² + -ed ²
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Example Sentences

Right around the rocket launch site, local ecosystems are affected by explosive emissions, acoustic oscillations, and land and water use for installation.

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The university said detailed proposals would be shared with affected staff next week.

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However, interim principal and vice-chancellor, Prof Shane O'Neill, told the Scottish government's education, children and young people committee that number referred to full-time equivalent posts, and the actual number of people affected would be higher.

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Mr Howells' family said their thoughts also go out to other families affected by the crash.

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Jobs may be affected by companies' responses to tariffs, for example.

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