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- DictionaryAf·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"
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.
5 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.
3 days ago · (əfɪnɪti ) singular noun. 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. He has a close affinity with the landscape and people he knew when he was growing up. Synonyms: attraction, liking, leaning, sympathy More Synonyms of affinity. More Synonyms of affinity.
[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.
Definition of affinity noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.