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affected1 definition

af·fected (ə fekt′id)

adjective

  1. attacked by disease; afflicted
  2. influenced; acted upon
  3. emotionally moved or touched

Etymology: pp. of affect

affected2 definition

af·fected (a fekt′id, ə-)

adjective

  1. assumed for effect; artificial
  2. behaving in an artificial way to impress people; full of affectation

Etymology: pp. of affect

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