Affectual

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Pertaining to or consisting in disposition or desire.
"Lust not only affectual, but actual, is dispensed with."

Synonyms

affectional affectional earnest earnest emotional emotional

Example

"Lust not only affectual, but actual, is dispensed with."

Etymology

From Latin affectus (“mental disposition, desire”).

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