Affectable

/əˈfɛktəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being affected, influenced, or moved emotionally.

Etymology

From 'affect' (Latin 'afficere'—to influence, move) + '-able' (capable of). The root 'afficere' combines 'ad-' (to) + 'facere' (to do, make), literally meaning 'to do to' or 'to influence.'

Kelly Says

Every person is 'affectable'—it's the basic human capacity to be moved, changed, or touched by experiences. Shakespeare would have recognized this word instantly, though we usually say 'influenced' or 'emotional' today.

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