Affinity Definition & Meaning
affinity
- noun
- (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
- (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
- (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"
- 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"
- the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule; "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk"
- inherent resemblance between persons or things
- a natural attraction or feeling of kinship; "an affinity for politics"; "the mysterious affinity between them"; "James's affinity with Sam"
"Affinity" in song lyrics
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"value web affinity"
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"alpha-methyl-5ht and 5-ht2b and human and affinity"
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"cocaine and antibodies and affinity"
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Words that rhyme with affinity
Usage tips for "affinity"
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