adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' fek-sh( ə -)n ə t
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 obsolete : INCLINED , DISPOSED
2 : having affection or warm regard : LOVING < affectionate friends>
3 : motivated by affection : TENDER < affectionate care>
– af · fec · tion · ate · ly adverb