An emotion, feeling, or emotional state; used in philosophical and psychological contexts.
Direct Latin noun form meaning 'that which is affected or a state of mind.' From 'afficere' (to influence), this is a technical term borrowed directly from Latin philosophical writing.
This Latin form is still used in academic psychology and philosophy to discuss emotions as universal concepts rather than personal experiences—it's the kind of word scholars use to sound precise and connect back to ancient thinkers like Spinoza.
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