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noun. person's emotions

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tight grip

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Word Origin & History

affection early 13c., "an emotion of the mind, passion, lust as opposed to reason," from O.Fr. affection, from L. affectionem (nom. affectio) "inclination, influence, permanent state of feeling," from affec-, pp. stem of afficere "to do something to, act on" (see affect (n.)). Sense developed from "disposition" to "good disposition toward" (late 14c.).

Example Sentences for affection

I know, better than you possibly can, what reasons I have to trust the strength of his affection.

"He is a good son to me," said Mrs. Rushton, with a glance of affection.

Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.

She had no affection for this selfish invalid, this weak, peevish bully.