Affective vs. Effective

This time we're going to delve into these two confusing words and see what we can find out about them. Are you ready? Come on, then.

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both of these words refer to a change in something/someone. However, 'effective' is used when indicating that someone has gotten the results they wanted whereas, 'affective' shows how someone is emotionally influenced by something.

Differences

'Affective' shows how someone is influenced by something emotionally. Look at the following examples:

Seasonal affective disorder is more common among women than men.

Knowing how affective a mental breakdown can be is one of the things that we're discussing today.

'Effective' means that something gives you the result you were looking for. Check out the following examples"

How can some fake drug be effective?

Right now, let's start with our effective treatment on Tuberculosis.

Similarities

Both of these words talk about a change in something/someone. Look:

All the traumas we have experienced are affective.

The most effective way to live a happy life is to remain ignorant.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since each of these words have completely different meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. Below, we have two examples. 'Affective' disorders refer to psychological and emotional issues. However, we stated above that something is 'effective' when it gives you the desired results, so we cannot have 'effective' disorders. Compare:

✓ Have you read any articles on the different types of affective disorders?

X Have you read any articles on the different types of effective disorders?

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