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Type Words
Synonyms chemical attraction
Type of force


basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk.
Type Words
Synonyms kinship
Type of relation
Has types rapport, sympathy, resonance


found a natural affinity with the immigrants.
Type Words
Synonyms phylogenetic relation
Type of family relationship, kinship, relationship


in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans.
Type Words
Type of attraction, attractiveness


an affinity for politics.
the mysterious affinity between them.
James's affinity with Sam.
Type Words
Type of kinship, relationship, family relationship
Has types steprelationship
Derivation affine
Type Words
Type of attraction, attractive force
Type Words
Type of resemblance

Examples of affinity

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But that does not mean that Spaniards really have a great affinity with Muslims.
From the economist.com
These new bills have an affinity for one another that is close to unconquerable.
From the economist.com
They found that PcaV loses its affinity for DNA in the presence of the compound.
From the sciencedaily.com
First American's affinity for retail stocks won't last forever, Chalupnik warns.
From the forbes.com
The 33-year-old has shown an affinity for coming through in the clutch, however.
From the sacbee.com
Corn has a fine affinity for both the heat and the tropical flavors of habanero.
From the sfgate.com
He is also surrounded, largely, by people who have no natural affinity for him.
From the guardian.co.uk
Hence Neilson's video games and Shayna's affinity for reading historical fiction.
From the sacbee.com
All of the women are older, but Kate shares an affinity for needlework with them.
From the thenewstribune.com
More examples
  • (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
  • The Johnny Alegre AFFINITY is a jazz group originating from the Philippines. It is led by self-taught Philippine guitarist-composer Johnny Alegre, together with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. ...
  • Affinity were an English jazz-rock fusion band, active from mid-1968 to January 1971.
  • Affinity is an album by American jazz pianist Bill Evans, released in 1979.