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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.

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The correct spelling is "affectionate". Two F's. AFFECTION + ATE.
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