"brought about," past-participle adjective from effect (v.). Since early 15c. sometimes used erroneously for affected.
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effect v.
"to produce as a result; to bring to a desired end," 1580s, from Latin effectus, past participle of efficere "work out, accomplish" (see effect (n.)). Related: Effecting; effection; effectible.
affected adj.1
"artificially displayed," 1580s, past-participle adjective from affect (v.2) "make a pretense of." Related: Affectedly.