How do you spell Affectionate?
Correct spelling
affectionate
Two F's. AFFECTION + ATE.
Why is affectionate spelled this way?
From Latin affectare, to aim at or influence. The double F comes from AD + FACERE becoming AF + FECT. Affection aims the heart toward another.
Common misspellings of affectionate
afectionateaffectioneteaffectionitaffectionnate
Example
The dog was very affectionate with children.