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

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   a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics: She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. [ C or U ] a close similarity between two things: There are several close affinities between the two paintings. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. 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.

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

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   2 days ago · affinity in British English. (əˈfɪnɪtɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -ties. 1. (foll by with or for) a natural liking, taste, or inclination towards a person or thing. 2. the person or thing so liked. 3. a close similarity in appearance or quality; inherent likeness.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAFFINITY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / əˈfɪnəti / us. affinity noun (FEELING) Add to word list. a feeling that you like and understand someone or something: She seems to have a natural affinity for/with water. affinity noun (SIMILARITY) a similarity: There are affinities between this poem and some of his earlier work.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishaffinity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of affinity noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. 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.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › affinityAffinity Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Noun. Filter. noun. affinities. A natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship. A special affinity with animals; a cultural affinity for the automobile. American Heritage. Relationship by marriage. Webster's New World. A natural tendency or ability to use or do something. An affinity with languages; an affinity for making money.