affinity

əˈfɪnɪti
affinities
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Translation of affinity from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

psychology

natural attraction or liking for someone or something
  • She has an affinity for classical music.Ze heeft een affiniteit voor klassieke muziek.
2.

relationship

similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship
  • There is a striking affinity between the two paintings.Er is een opvallende overeenkomst tussen de twee schilderijen.
3.

chemical attraction

TECH.
attractive force between atoms or molecules
TECH.
  • The affinity between the molecules is strong.De affiniteit tussen de moleculen is sterk.
4.

family

Rare
relationship by marriage or non-blood ties
Rare
aanverwantschap
  • They are connected by affinity, not blood.Ze zijn verbonden door aanverwantschap, niet door bloed.
5.

technology

TECH.
tendency to keep a task on the same processor
TECH.
  • Processor affinity improves performance in computing tasks.Processor-affiniteit verbetert de prestaties bij computertaken.
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Expressions with affinity: examples in English and translations in Dutch

affiniteit hebben met
I have an affinity with animals.
een zwak hebben voor
aangetrokken zijn tot
She has an affinity for classical music.
affiniteitskaart
ledenkaart
She used her affinity card to support her college.
electieve affiniteit
natuurlijke aantrekkingskracht
Their friendship was an example of elective affinity, instantly connecting over shared interests.
chemische affiniteit
Chemical affinity causes sodium and chlorine to form salt.
elektronenaffiniteit
Electron affinity helps predict anion formation.

Synonyms and analogies of affinity in English

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.

Translations of "affinity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
affiniteitnf.

During this employment she discovered her affinity with fabrics and clothing.

Tijdens dit werk ontdekte ze haar affiniteit met stoffen en kleding.

verwantschapnf.

The affinity between the two species suggests a close evolutionary relationship.

De verwantschap tussen de twee soorten wijst op een nauwe evolutionaire relatie.

voorliefdenf.

He seems to have an affinity for solving puzzles, enjoying brainteasers every evening.

Hij heeft duidelijk een voorliefde voor puzzels en ontspant zich elke avond met breinbrekers.

aantrekkingskrachtnf.

Horses and pony's always have a great affinity to children.

Paarden en pony's hebben altijd een grote aantrekkingskracht tot kinderen.

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Other translations for affinity:

  • voorkeurnm.
  • welgezindheidnf.
  • overeenkomstnf.

affinity: Examples and translations in context

The affinity of these chemicals causes them to react quickly together.

De onderlinge affiniteit van deze chemicaliën zorgt ervoor dat ze snel met elkaar reageren.

You have an affinity with working in a contract research organization.

Je hebt affiniteit met het werken in een contract research organisatie.

Well, I think I told you about my affinity with horses.

Ik denk dat ik je heb verteld over mijn affiniteit met paarden.

The peptide itself has a lower affinity for these receptors.

De peptide heeft zelf een lagere affiniteit voor deze receptoren.

He has always had an affinity to water and the sea.

Hij heeft altijd affiniteit gehad met water en de zee.

This is because titanium and oxygen have a great affinity.

Dit komt doordat titanium en zuurstof een grote affiniteit hebben.

I quickly realized that I have affinity with analyzing and numbers.

Al snel wist ik dat ik affiniteit heb met analyseren en cijfers.

Since her childhood she has a strong affinity with stone.

Sinds haar vroege jeugd heeft ze grote affiniteit met steen.

See also:

electron affinitychemical affinityelective affinityaffinity card
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