affined

American  

[uh-fahynd] / əˈfaɪnd /

adjective

1. closely related or connected.

2. bound; obligated.

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affined British  

/ əˈfaɪnd /

adjective

1. closely related; connected

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Etymology

Origin of affined

First recorded in 1590–1600; affine + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Who shall say what is the invisible tissue—what the innumerable cords—that tie this planet and all its material natures to the millions of worlds with which it is affined?

From Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency by Kennedy, John Pendleton

This sympathetic influence working upon the affined intelligence of an affinity, coagulates itself into a corporiety, approximating closely to the adumbration of mortality in its highest admensuration, at last accuminating in an accumination.”

From The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages by Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor)

Strange that these two hearts so thoroughly affined should be so misjudging each of the other!

From The Dictator by McCarthy, Justin

Truly affined mates would have remained faithful to each other as long as life lasted.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society by Ellis, Havelock

I'm not affined Or favored overmuch at Monticello, But there's a mighty swarming of new bees About the premises, and all have wings.

From The Three Taverns by Robinson, Edwin Arlington