affectional

adjective

af·​fec·​tion·​al ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce affectional (audio)
: of or relating to the affections
affectionally adverb

Word History

Etymology

affection + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of affectional was in 1841

Dictionary Entries Near affectional

Cite this Entry

“Affectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affectional. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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