Meaning
To influence or alter.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English affecten, from Latin affectāre, from Latin affectus, the participle stem of Latin afficere (“to act upon, influence, affect, attack with disease”), from ad- + facere (“to make, do”). By surface analysis, af- + Latin -fect.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: