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Meaning of "affecting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFFECTING

affecting  [əˈfɛktɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFFECTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Affecting is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES AFFECTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Affect

"Affect" is as an action or verb, affect means to change, and usually refers to an emotion or symptom. Affected, when used in a description, refers to fake or intentionally assumed behavior, i.e., an affected accent. Affect can refer to facial expression or demeanor. As a noun, "affect" may refer to an emotion or to a psychological/psychiatric state. As an adjective, it may refer to an assumed pretense: "Her affected accent really had an effect on me"; "Her affected* accent really affected* my view of her".. Affect may refer to: ▪ Affect ▪ Affect ▪ Blunted affect or affective flattening, a reduction in emotional reactivity. ▪ Labile affect, the unstable display of emotion. ▪ Affect display, signs of emotion, such as facial expression, vocalization, and posture ▪ Affective science, the scientific study of emotion ▪ Affect, the grammar of expressing affect ▪ Affective computing, an area of research in computer science aiming to understand the emotional state of users ▪ Affekt, a German term often used in musical and other aesthetic theory ▪ Doctrine of the affections, an important theory in the aesthetics of music...

Definition of affecting in the English dictionary

The definition of affecting in the dictionary is evoking feelings of pity, sympathy, or pathos; moving.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFFECTING


acting
ˈæktɪŋ
bioprospecting
ˌbaɪəʊˈprɒspɛktɪŋ
collecting
kəˈlektɪŋ
conflicting
kənˈflɪktɪŋ
connecting
kəˈnɛktɪŋ
distracting
dɪsˈtræktɪŋ
exacting
ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ
expecting
ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ
fast-acting
ˈfɑːstˌæktɪŋ
nonreflecting
ˌnɒnrɪˈflɛktɪŋ
projecting
prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ
prospecting
prəˈspɛktɪŋ
quick-acting
ˈkwɪkˌæktɪŋ
respecting
rɪˈspɛktɪŋ
subcontracting
ˌsʌbkɒnˈtræktɪŋ
superconducting
ˌsuːpəkənˈdʌktɪŋ
tax-collecting
ˈtækskəˌlɛktɪŋ
unaffecting
ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪŋ
unreflecting
ˌʌnrɪˈflɛktɪŋ
unsuspecting
ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFFECTING

affectable
affectation
affected
affectedly
affectedness
affecter
affectingly
affection
affectional
affectionally
affectionate
affectionately
affectionless
affections
affective
affective disorder
affective psychosis
affectively
affectiveness
affectivity

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFFECTING

accounting
afflicting
constricting
double-acting
intermediate-acting
long-acting
method acting
nonconducting
noninteracting
play-acting
redistricting
refracting
self-acting
self-correcting
self-respecting
semiconducting
short-acting
single-acting
slow-acting
stamp collecting
straight-acting

Synonyms and antonyms of affecting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AFFECTING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «affecting» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of affecting

Translation of «affecting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFFECTING

Find out the translation of affecting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of affecting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «affecting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

影响
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afectando
570 millions of speakers

English

affecting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रभावित करने वाले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التي تؤثر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

влияя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afetando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রভাবিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

affectant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menjejaskan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

beeinflussen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

影響する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에 영향을 미치는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggowo pengaruh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ảnh hưởng đến
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रभावित करत आहे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

etkileyen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

interessano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wpływając
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

впливаючи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

afectând
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επηρεάζουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

påverkar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

påvirker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of affecting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFECTING»

The term «affecting» is very widely used and occupies the 9.977 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFFECTING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about affecting

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10 QUOTES WITH «AFFECTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word affecting.
1
Ansel Adams
Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.
2
Felix Adler
FOR a long time the conviction has been dimly felt in the community that, without prejudice to existing institutions, the legal day of weekly rest might be employed to advantage for purposes affecting the general good.
3
Richard V. Allen
If it is widely assumed that the new President cannot move forward simply because of a narrow victory, there can easily develop a sense of unease and uncertainty, adversely affecting every sector of American society, our economy and the perception of other nations.
4
Anas Aremeyaw Anas
Journalism is about results. It's about affecting your community or your society in the most progressive way.
5
Robert Atkins
I want the public to know the truth, not every condition affecting the heart comes from a blockage.
6
Emily Greene Balch
A second characteristic of our time is the prevalence of nationalism. This is still spreading, affecting new communities, more peripheral regions and so-called backward peoples.
7
Daniel Barenboim
Beethoven was a deeply political man in the broadest sense of the word. He was not interested in daily politics, but concerned with questions of moral behaviour and the larger questions of right and wrong affecting the entire society.
8
Amy J. Berg
I chose to document the lives of people living in a remote village in Alaska called Shishmaref because there we can literally see how climate change is affecting their homes, livelihoods and ultimately their lives.
9
Jo Bonner
At many points during our nation's history, there have been times - known in our history textbooks as 'panics' - when adverse conditions affecting the financial and economic sectors of the country have caused individuals to hoard more than they need.
10
George Boole
Probability is expectation founded upon partial knowledge. A perfect acquaintance with all the circumstances affecting the occurrence of an event would change expectation into certainty, and leave nether room nor demand for a theory of probabilities.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFFECTING»

Discover the use of affecting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to affecting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Factors Affecting Teaching and Learning in South African ...
This study examines material issues affecting the quality of teaching and learning in South African public schools, both within and external to the classroom environment.
Makola Collin Phurutse, 2005
2
Medical Botany: Plants Affecting Human Health
This new edition has been completely updated, but retains the extensive research and the well-written background of the original.
Walter H. Lewis, 2003
3
Factors Affecting Access to Rural Health Services: A Case ...
This study sought to identify the major barriers to health service access for a special section of the Kenya community, namely, a rural community in a semi-arid environment, using Marigat Division of Baringo District within the Rift Valley ...
Benjamin Njore Mwasi, 2010
4
Medical Conditions Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth
This full-colour handbook is completely up-to-date and offers highly practical solutions for everyday practice.
Judy Bothamley, Maureen Boyle, 2009
5
Major Trends Affecting Families: A Background Document
This study, a contribution to the Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family, identifies and analyses the major trends affecting families today.
‎2003
6
Current Legal Issues Affecting Central Banks
This volume, edited by Robert C. Effros, focuses on how technology is affecting the world of banking and finance in an era of increasing globalization.
Robert C. Effros, 1998
7
Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children
This book will help parents and singles understand that "safe sex" isn't safe at all; that even if they are protected against STDs and pregnancy, they are still hurting themselves and their partner.
Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr., Freda McKissic Bush, 2008
8
Factors Affecting Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Community ...
Hand hygiene is considered the most important measure for preventing health care associated infections yet studies show that in hospitals, health care worker's compliance with proper hand hygiene guidelines is between 30% and 50%.
J. Robert Polk, 2008
9
Factors Affecting Contraceptive Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
This book discusses current trends in contraceptive use, socioeconomic and program variables that affect the demand for and supply of children, and the relationship of increased contraceptive use to recent fertility declines.
National Research Council (U.S.). Working Group on Factors Affecting Contraceptive Use, 1993
10
Affecting Fictions: Mind, Body, and Emotion in American ...
Thrailkill offers a new understanding of American literary realism that draws on neuroscience and cognitive psychology, positioning her argument against the emotionless interpretations of the New Critics.
Jane F. Thrailkill, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFFECTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term affecting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
School vouchers affecting St. Joseph County schools
The number of students in Indiana who receive vouchers to attend private schools has grown to more than 29,000. The Indiana Department of ... «South Bend Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Plantations, deforestation genetically affecting birds in Western Ghats
From differing “songs” styles, to potentially lower adaptability against diseases, human forays into the forests of Western Ghats have led to ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
Report idenitifies drivers affecting NZ's hospitality businesses
A new hospitality report, presented to Minister of Statistics and Minister for Small Business, the Honourable Craig Foss, by Hospitality New ... «Voxy, Jul 15»
4
Thousands of Ashes spectators could be hit by rail strike affecting
The Swalec Stadium will host the first Ashes Test on Wednesday but thousands of spectators may be affected by a rail strike. Photograph: Rex ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
iPad classes are affecting our children's learning: parents
iPad classes are affecting our children's learning: parents. BRIAR BABINGTON. Last updated 21:57, July 5 2015. Schools across the Waikato are adopting the ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
6
Labour dispute still affecting Toronto airport
TORONTO - Air Canada is advising passengers that their plans could be disrupted Saturday as the airline recovers from a job action by ... «Orangeville Banner, Jul 15»
7
Curle: Investor mystery not affecting my Carlisle Utd rebuilding job
Keith Curle has insisted that the ongoing “billionaire” mystery at Carlisle United is not affecting his squad rebuilding job at Brunton Park. «News & Star, Jul 15»
8
Floodwaters still affecting cars in mid-Missouri
Days after heavy rains have stopped in mid-Missouri, emergency crews are still responding to water rescues in flooded areas around Columbia ... «ABC17News.com, Jul 15»
9
Karachi heat wave affecting common sense
A heat wave in Karachi is nothing new. Every year my relatives living in Karachi complain about the intense heat and lack of electricity to power ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
10
Ombudsman absence affecting justice delivery in Malawi …
The Office of Ombudsman, which is a public watchdog institution against any acts of mal-administration occasioned by public officials, has ... «Nyasa Times, Jul 15»

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