affecting

[ uh-fek-ting ]

adjective

1. moving or exciting the feelings or emotions.

   Synonyms: piteous, pathetic, touching, stirring

affecting

/ əˈfɛktɪŋ /

adjective

1. evoking feelings of pity, sympathy, or pathos; moving

Derived Forms

• afˈfectingly, adverb

Other Words From

• af·fecting·ly adverb
• nonaf·fecting adjective
• nonaf·fecting·ly adverb
• unaf·fecting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affecting¹

First recorded in 1555–65; affect ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The relative humidity proved the key factor affecting the reactor performance.

From Science Daily

Some of them are also affecting U.S. start-ups, including a paucity of I.P.O.s and sales that allow employees to cash out and venture capital firms to realize profits.

From New York Times

One family told the BBC that the housing shortage - affecting availability and affordability - has pushed them to the point of "giving up".

From BBC

Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia or dwarfism, affecting around one in 20,000 babies in Australia.

From Science Daily

British Airways has confirmed there is a problem affecting some of its computer systems that is causing delays.

From BBC

Related Words

• poignant
• stirring
• touching