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affection \af*fec"tion\ ([a^]f*f[e^]k"sh[u^]n), n. [F.
affection, L. affectio, fr. afficere. See {Affect}.]
1. The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being
affected.
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2. (Philosophy) An attribute, especially a contingent or
alterable quality or property; a condition; a bodily
state; as, figure, weight, etc., are affections of bodies.
"The affections of quantity." --Boyle.
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And, truly, waking dreams were, more or less,
An old and strange affection of the house.
--Tennyson.
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3. Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural
impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as,
the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc.; the
malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc.; inclination;
disposition; propensity; tendency.
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Affection is applicable to an unpleasant as well as
a pleasant state of the mind, when impressed by any
object or quality. --Cogan.
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4. A settled good will; kind feeling; love; zealous or tender
attachment; -- often in the pl. Formerly followed by to,
but now more generally by for or towards; as, filial,
social, or conjugal affections; to have an affection for
or towards children.
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All his affections are set on his own country.
--Macaulay.
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5. Prejudice; bias. [Obs.] --Bp. Aylmer.
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6. (Med.) Disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary
affection. --Dunglison. AS
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7. The lively representation of any emotion. --Wotton.
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8. Affectation. [Obs.] "Spruce affection." --Shak.
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9. Passion; violent emotion. [Obs.]
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Most wretched man,
That to affections does the bridle lend. --Spenser.
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Syn: Attachment; passion; tenderness; fondness; kindness;
love; liking; good will. See {Attachment}; {Disease}.
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