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   Af·fin·i·ty

   /əˈfinədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something: "he has an affinity for the music of Berlioz" Similar empathyrapportsympathyaccordharmonylike-mindednesscloseness tofellow feeling forunderstanding ofliking forfondness forinclination towardpartiality forpenchant forpredilection towardattraction towardinformal:chemistryrelationshipbondconnectionpropinquityOpposite dislikeaversionantipathyblood relationship
   • ▪ a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship, especially a resemblance in structure between animals, plants, or languages: "a building with no affinity to contemporary architectural styles" Similar similarityresemblancelikenesskinshipcorrespondencerelationshipassociationlinkanalogysimilitudeagreementcompatibilitycongruityparallelismconsonanceidentityidenticalnessuniformityequivalenceOpposite dissimilitude
   • ▪ relationship, especially by marriage as opposed to blood ties.
   • ▪ the degree to which a substance tends to combine with another: "the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘relationship by marriage’): via Old French from Latin affinitas, from affinis ‘related’ (literally ‘bordering on’), from ad- ‘to’ + finis ‘border’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › affinityAffinity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AFFINITY is relationship by marriage. How to use affinity in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Affinity.

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   Affinity definition: a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.. See examples of AFFINITY used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAFFINITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   AFFINITY meaning: 1. a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics: 2…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › affinityAffinity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character. “found a natural affinity with the immigrants”. synonyms: kinship. see more. see less. types: rapport, resonance. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAFFINITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AFFINITY definition: 1. a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics: 2…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionaffinity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable, countable] affinity (with somebody/something) | affinity (between A and B) a close relationship between two people or things that have similar qualities, structures or features. There is a close affinity between Italian and Spanish.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAFFINITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · If you have an affinity with someone or something, you feel that you are similar to them or that you know and understand them very well.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › affinityAFFINITY Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for AFFINITY: aptitude, tendency, inclination, devices, affection, knack, predilection, predisposition; Antonyms of AFFINITY: distaste, aversion, allergy, dislike, neutrality, disfavor, disinclination, objectivity

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › affinityAffinity - definition of affinity by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. A natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship: a special affinity with animals; a cultural affinity for the automobile. b. A natural tendency or ability to use or do something: an affinity with languages; an affinity for making money. c.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › affinity_naffinity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun affinity mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun affinity, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. affinity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.