emotional
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B2
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/ɪˈmoʊʃənl/
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/ɪˈməʊʃənl/
related to feelings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emotional' originates from the Latin word 'emovere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'emovere' transformed into the French word 'émotion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emotion' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move out or stir up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to emotions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to a person's emotions.
She gave an emotional speech at the ceremony.
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Adjective 2
characterized by intense feeling.
He became emotional when talking about his childhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40