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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 › 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. Attracting and tempting. allure. alluringly.

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   Definitions of affinity. noun. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship. “an affinity for politics” “the mysterious affinity between them” “James's affinity with Sam” see more. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   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 he knew when he was growing up.

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

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   affinity. noun. /əˈfɪnəti/ (plural affinities) (formal) [singular] affinity (for/with somebody/something) | affinity (between A and B) a strong feeling that you understand somebody/something and like them or it synonym rapport. Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature. Humans have a special affinity for dolphins.

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

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   AFFINITY meaning: 1. a feeling that you like and understand someone or something: 2. a similarity: . Learn more.

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.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAFFINITY definition in American English | Collins English...

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    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 he knew when he was growing up.