Affinity (Noun)
Meaning 1
The force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule; "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 2
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 3
(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts; "in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans".
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Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
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Meaning 4
(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship.
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Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
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Meaning 5
Inherent resemblance between persons or things.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Meaning 6
A natural attraction or feeling of kinship; "an affinity for politics"; "the mysterious affinity between them"; "James's affinity with Sam".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 7
A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character; "found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology's kinship with the humanities".
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Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.