Definition Synonyms
Definition of affinity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
psychologynatural attraction or liking for someone or something
- She has an affinity for classical music.
2.
relationshipsimilarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship
- There is a striking affinity between the two paintings.
3.
chemical attractionTECH. attractive force between atoms or moleculesTECH.
- The affinity between the molecules is strong.
4.
familyRare relationship by marriage or non-blood tiesRare
- They are connected by affinity, not blood.
5.
technologyTECH. tendency to keep a task on the same processorTECH.
- Processor affinity improves performance in computing tasks.
Expressions with affinity
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feel a natural connection or similarity with someone or something
I have an affinity with animals.
feel a strong liking or attraction toward something
She has an affinity for classical music.
credit card linked to a specific organization
She used her affinity card to support her college.
natural attraction or sympathy between people or things
Their friendship was an example of elective affinity, instantly connecting over shared interests..
natural attraction between substances causing reaction
Chemical affinity causes sodium and chlorine to form salt.
measure of an atom's ability to form an anion
Electron affinity helps predict anion formation.
laboratory method that separates molecules using highly specific binding interactions
The protein was purified from the cell extract by affinity chromatography.
Origin of affinity
Latin, affinitas (relationship)
Terms with affinity included in their meaning
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science
lacking affinity for water, repelling it
no affinity
fail to mix with or absorb
relationship
secure relationship or affinity
music
affinity between keys, chords, and tones in music
affinity
attachment to German customs and institutions
chemistry
satisfy the affinity of a substance chemically
acr: Affinity-Based Group
group formed by shared interests or traits
psychology
attraction or affinity towards something
cytology
having an affinity for silver staining in cells
chemistry
having affinity for basic dyes
biology
having an affinity for cells
medical
having an affinity for the skin
chemistry
dye with high affinity for cellulose fibers
skin
having an affinity for the epidermis
chemistry
related to the affinity of molecules for water
chemistry
having a strong affinity for water
textiles
treated cotton with increased luster and dye affinity
medical
having an affinity for the kidneys
chemistry
having a strong affinity for oils
medical
affinity of substances for specific organs or tissues
emotion
strong affinity or love towards something
microscopy
affinity for multiple stains in microscopy
cultural affinity
fondness for Slavic culture or nationhood
biology
having an affinity for the digestive system
Examples of affinity in a sentence
There is a strong affinity between the two friends. The affinity between the two species is remarkable. Their affinity in musical taste brought them closer. The affinity in the reaction was measured precisely. Scientists studied the affinity between the compounds. Their affinity was recognized by the entire family.
Affinity can create strong family bonds. Setting affinity can reduce latency in servers. Affinity settings are crucial for real-time applications.
View all translations of affinity
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- French:affinité, ressemblance, ...
- German:Affinität, Ähnlichkeit, ...
- Italian:affinità, somiglianza, ...
- Spanish:afinidad, atracción, ...
- Portuguese:afinidade, semelhança, ...
- Chinese:亲和力, 姻亲关系, ...
- Japanese:親和性, 類似性, ...
- Arabic:أُلْفَة, تَشَابُه, ...
- Hebrew:חִיבָּה, קִרְבָה, ...
- Russian:сродство, сходство, ...
- Ukrainian:потяг, схожість, ...
- Hindi:लगाव, सादृश्य, ...
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