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affectus

9.9

A feeling or emotion discussed in books about people and ideas

noun
/əˈfɛktəs/

Formal

: afecto

Again, there is a certain feeling of compassion (compassionis affectus) by which we commiserate with others (miseremur).
affectus compassionis

Examples

For there is no more certain sign of true charity than the feeling of fraternal compassion: affectus fraternae compassionis.

Academic text (2008)
What is the nature of this affectus compassionis?

Academic text (2008)
In philosophical discussions, affectus often refers to a deep emotional state.
The theologian described affectus as the fundamental basis for human connectivity.
Her writings on affectus explore the complexities of human feelings and their implications.

Synonyms

feeling

vsaffectus

∞ 1.0

An emotion or reaction you notice inside yourself

is a Latin scholarly label used mainly in academic or theological discussion

emotion

vsaffectus

∞ 1.6

A strong feeling such as love or anger

is a Latin academic term covering inner responses broadly, not only intense ones

affect

vsaffectus

Specialized

14 9.5

The way a person shows feelings on their face or in their voice

is a Latin academic term used in philosophy and theology rather than clinical psychology

feelings

vsaffectus

4 1.1

A person's emotions and sense of being hurt or offended by others' behaviour

is a Latin term used academically for general emotion rather than moral sensitivity

Surface Forms

affectus singular

affectus plural

Etymology

Affectus comes from Latin and originally meant 'emotion' or 'feeling', and it is the root of English words like affect and affection. So in academic texts affectus usually means a person's feelings or emotional state.