adj.
Pronunciation: a- ' fek-tiv
Function: adjective
Date: 1623
1 : relating to, arising from, or influencing feelings or emotions : EMOTIONAL <cognitive and affective symptoms>
2 : expressing emotion < affective language>
– af · fec · tive · ly adverb
– af · fec · tiv · i · ty \ ˌ a- ˌ fek- ' ti-v ə -t ē \ noun