"affection" meaning in English

See affection in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ʌ.fɛk.ʃən/ [US] Audio: en-us-affection.ogg [US] Forms: affection [singular], affections [plural]
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  1. Affection is the state of being affected.
    Sense id: simple-affection-en-noun-F~k3TiIE
  2. An affection is a condition, state, or quality of something.
    Sense id: simple-affection-en-noun-HpTpmkOK
  3. If someone has affection for something or someone else, they love it; they like doing it; they are attached to it. Synonyms: attachment, love, fondness, kindness, tenderness, passion
    Sense id: simple-affection-en-noun-Osw5PKmQ
  4. An affection is a disease or malady of the body.
    Sense id: simple-affection-en-noun-jrinz-~q Categories (other): Medicine
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