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affecting

[ uh-fek-ting ]

adjective

  1. moving or exciting the feelings or emotions.

    Synonyms: , , ,



affecting

/ əˈɛɪŋ /

adjective

  1. evoking feelings of pity, sympathy, or pathos; moving
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڱ𳦳پԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·ڱ𳦳iԲ· adverb
  • ԴDza·ڱ𳦳iԲ adjective
  • non·ڱ𳦳iԲ· adverb
  • ܲa·ڱ𳦳iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of affecting1

First recorded in 1555–65; affect 1 + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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It said its stores remain open despite the issues affecting online ordering.

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So far, the Supreme Court has issued limited rulings affecting the White House.

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A 90-day pause on higher tariffs affecting dozens of countries is set to expire on 8 July.

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They also planted fruit trees because studies have shown that the trees will pull toxins into their woody parts without affecting the fruit, Davis said.

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The findings could provide vital clues in understanding how climate change is affecting Antarctica today.

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