affinity
[ uh-fin-i-tee ]
/ əˈfɪn ɪ ti /
noun, plural af·fin·i·ties.
adjective
of or relating to persons who share the same interests: to arrange charter flights for opera lovers and other affinity groups.
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Origin of affinity
SYNONYMS FOR affinity
ANTONYMS FOR affinity
OTHER WORDS FROM affinity
non·af·fin·i·ty, noun, plural non·af·fin·i·ties, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH affinity
affinity infinityWords nearby affinity
affine, affine geometry, affine group, affined, affinitive, affinity, affinity card, affinity group, affirm, affirmance, affirmant
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British Dictionary definitions for affinity
affinity
/ (əˈfɪnɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
Derived forms of affinity
affinitive, adjectiveWord Origin for affinity
C14: via Old French from Latin affīnitāt- connected by marriage, from affīnis bordering on, related
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Medical definitions for affinity
affinity
[ ə-fĭn′ĭ-tē ]
n.
An attraction or force between particles that causes them to combine.
The attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
A relationship or resemblance in structure between species that suggests a common origin.
The selective staining of a tissue by a dye.
The selective uptake of a dye, chemical, or other substance by a tissue.
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Scientific definitions for affinity
affinity
[ ə-fĭn′ĭ-tē ]
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.
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