(noun)
the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk
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a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
found a natural affinity with the immigrants
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(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
(noun)
a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
an affinity for politics
the mysterious affinity between them
James's affinity with Sam
(noun)
(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
(noun)
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
(noun)
inherent resemblance between persons or things