\i-ˈfekt, e-, ē-, ə-\
1 a: purport , intent b: basic meaning : essence
2: something that inevitably follows an antecedent (as a cause or agent)
3: an outward sign : appearance
4: accomplishment , fulfillment
5: power to bring about a result : influence
af·fect
\ˈa-ˌfekt\
1 obsolete : feeling , affection
2: the conscious subjective aspect of an emotion considered apart from bodily changes ; also : a set of observable manifestations of a subjectively experienced emotion
1 comment:
Yes, this is one of those language conundrums that we always grapple with! Here are some of my other favorites:
"compliment" vs. "complement"
"discreet" vs. "discrete"
"capital" vs. "capitol"
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