affection

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun a positive feeling of liking

Etymology

From Middle English affection, affeccion, affeccioun, from Old French affection, from Latin affectiōnem, from affectiō; equivalent to affect + -ion.

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Synonyms

affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia

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