elective affinity

ɪˈlɛktɪv əˈfɪnɪti
elective affinities
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Translation of elective affinity into German

Noun

1.

attraction

Rare
natural attraction or sympathy between people or things
Rare
Wahlverwandtschaft elektive Affinität natürliche Anziehung
  • Their friendship was an example of elective affinity, instantly connecting over shared interests..Ihre Freundschaft war ein Beispiel für Wahlverwandtschaft, da sie sich sofort über gemeinsame Interessen verbanden.
2.

chemistry

Dated
substance's tendency to combine with specific substances
Dated
Affinität fWahlverwandtschaft elektive Affinität
  • The elective affinity of acids and bases was studied in the 18th century.Die Affinität von Säuren und Basen wurde im 18. Jahrhundert untersucht.
3.

sociology

TECH.
process where similar cultural forms influence each other
TECH.
Wahlverwandtschaft
  • Elective affinity explains the relationship between capitalism and Protestantism.Die Wahlverwandtschaft erklärt die Beziehung zwischen Kapitalismus und Protestantismus.
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Synonyms and analogies of elective affinity in English

Examples of elective affinity in a sentence

  • Elective affinity brought the team together.
  • Elective affinity explains the reaction between these compounds.
  • The concept of elective affinity is crucial in this experiment.
  • The elective affinity between jazz and blues is fascinating.
  • Elective affinity can be seen in the merging of different cuisines.

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

Noun
Wahlverwandtschaftn.

The elective affinity between the two artists shaped their collaborative work.

Die Wahlverwandtschaft zwischen den beiden Künstlern prägte ihre gemeinsame Arbeit.

Nature often exhibits an elective affinity that connects various species.

Die Natur zeigt oft eine Wahlverwandtschaft, die verschiedene Arten verbindet.

In a community, elective affinity creates bonds that enhance relationships.

In einer Gemeinschaft schafft Wahlverwandtschaft Bindungen, die Beziehungen stärken.

They discovered an elective affinity through their shared love of music.

Sie entdeckten eine Wahlverwandtschaft durch ihre gemeinsame Liebe zur Musik.

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elective affinity: Examples and translations in context

In literature, characters often experience an elective affinity guiding their paths.

In der Literatur erfahren Charaktere oft eine Wahlverwandtschaft, die ihren Weg leitet.

Their elective affinity drew them closer despite their different backgrounds.

Ihre Wahlverwandtschaft zog sie trotz ihrer unterschiedlichen Hintergründe näher zusammen.

The elective affinity among team members led to a successful project outcome.

Die Wahlverwandtschaft unter den Teammitgliedern führte zu einem erfolgreichen Projektergebnis.

The elective affinity they shared was apparent at every family gathering.

Die Wahlverwandtschaft, die sie teilten, war bei jedem Familientreffen offensichtlich.

The elective affinity he felt for her was undeniable from their first meeting.

Die Wahlverwandtschaft, die er für sie empfand, war von ihrem ersten Treffen an unbestreitbar.

A Secret Understanding is about the elective affinity between art and music.

A Secret Understanding handelt von der Wahlverwandtschaft von Bildender Kunst und Musik.

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