1. plural of affectivity; the capacity or tendency to experience and express emotions or feelings
Usage: psychology, formal
2. instances or manifestations of emotional states or affective responses in individuals or groups
Usage: psychology, education

Examples

• The study examined different affectivities across cultural groups.
• Children display varying affectivities depending on their developmental stage.
• Therapists assess patients' affectivities to understand emotional regulation patterns.
• The research measured affectivities in response to different stimuli.
• Neuroscientists investigate how brain regions control affectivities.
• Educational programs aim to develop healthy affectivities in students.