emotion

noun

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

A reaction by a non-human organism with behavioral and physiological elements similar to a person's response.

(obsolete) Movement; agitation. [16th–18th c.]

Roots

moveomot- · Latin · move, mover

Synonyms for emotion

emotivityn sentimentn excitementn passionn exhilarationn affectionn sensen

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Where does emotion come from?

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