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affinity
[ uh-fin-i-tee ]
noun
- a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- a person, thing, idea, etc., for which such a natural liking or attraction is felt.
- relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood ( consanguinity ).
- inherent likeness or agreement; close resemblance or connection.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: ,
- Biology. the phylogenetic relationship between two organisms or groups of organisms resulting in a resemblance in general plan or structure, or in the essential structural parts.
- Chemistry. the force by which atoms are held together in chemical compounds.
adjective
- of or relating to persons who share the same interests:
to arrange charter flights for opera lovers and other affinity groups.
affinity
/ 蓹藞蹿瑟苍瑟迟瑟 /
noun
- foll bywith or for a natural liking, taste, or inclination towards a person or thing
- the person or thing so liked
- a close similarity in appearance or quality; inherent likeness
- relationship by marriage or by ties other than of blood, as by adoption Compare consanguinity
- similarity in structure, form, etc, between different animals, plants, or languages
- chem
- the tendency for two substances to combine; chemical attraction
- a measure of the tendency of a chemical reaction to take place expressed in terms of the free energy change A
- biology a measure of the degree of interaction between two molecules, such as an antigen and antibody or a hormone and its receptor
affinity
- A relationship or resemblance in structure between species that suggests a common origin.
- An attraction or force between particles that causes them to combine, as the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
Derived Forms
- 补蹿藞蹿颈苍颈迟颈惫别, adjective
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 苍辞苍顎卆蹿路蹿颈苍顎僫路迟测 noun plural nonaffinities adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of affinity1
Example Sentences
But it was one the South American pontiff had a long-held affinity for.
There are brain cells that represent entire concepts, some with an affinity for visual information and others for olfactory input.
The vice-president also expressed an affinity for Europe, after disparaging remarks between him and other top US officials were leaked from a private chat.
Experts say that Altman's seemingly newfound affinity for India might have to do with the country's profitability as a market.
Earlier this year the first minister, John Swinney, told BBC Scotland News he hoped Trump's affinity for Scotland - where his mother came from - would help in negotiations about tariffs.
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