Synonym: chemical attraction, kinship, phylogenetic relation. Similar words: definitely, definition, finite element, finish up, unity, in itself, initial, initially. Meaning: [ə'fɪnətɪ] 
n. 1. the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule 2. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody 3. (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship 4. (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts 5. a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character 6. inherent resemblance between persons or things 7. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship.
n. 1. the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule 2. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody 3. (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship 4. (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts 5. a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character 6. inherent resemblance between persons or things 7. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship. 
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61 We have a deep affinity formed through many years of friendship.
62 Cziffra's affinity with Liszt is strongly evident on four of the eight discs.
63 Unlike his brother Clarence, he acquired no ready-made affinity which he could exploit when he came of age.
64 I do not need the hon. Member for Gordon to lecture me about my affinity with the mining industry.
65 I have, how shall I put it, organised an elective affinity for you already.
66 Clay soils, composed of very fine particles, have a much higher affinity for water than silty soils.
67 It has a natural affinity with oak ageing, and yet it can be fresh and light.
68 Paradigmatically, a semantic affinity between two grammatically identical words is the greater the more congruent their patterns of syntagmatic normality.
69 It is not a physical attraction but a psychological affinity.
70 It is wrong to think that love comes from long companionship and persevering courtship. Love is the offspring of spiritual affinity and unless that affinity is created in a moment, it will not be created for years or even generations. Kahlil Gibran 
71 Its affinity for the opiate receptor means, however, that it could be addictive in the same way as morphine.
72 But in other respects the royal affinity was potentially vulnerable.
73 This remedy has an affinity for fibrous tissues, joints and tendons.
74 The main assumption, below, is that various inferences from style may suggest different levels of stylistic affinity.
75 These are small proteins capable of binding hydrophobic molecules with high affinity and selectivity.
76 Sage: A strongly aromatic herb with a mildly resinous flavor, sage has a particular affinity for game birds.
77 They seemed so different, yet he sensed an affinity between them.
78 Samples are stained with a dye that has an affinity for the proteins.
79 This nematode haemoglobin is chemically similar to myoglobin and has the highest affinity for oxygen of any known animal haemoglobin.
80 Mustard has a special affinity for game, we think, and this recipe Tshowcases the interaction admirably.
81 Somewhere they must have an affinity for it; hearts inclined to flower arrangements, minds intrigued by cleaning products.
82 St. Peter's must have had strong affinity with the nearby Castle.
83 Venetians feel more affinity with inhabitants of Vienna than with those of Rome.
84 Aluminium likes silicon: it has a greater affinity for inorganic silicate than for anything else.
85 This affinity or linkage has real historical roots though its importance and character has changed in recent decades.
86 He felt an early affinity with the light of the local people.
87 Juliet was beginning to feel a sort of affinity for Birkleigh.
88 The affinity between the fellow craftsmen at work on great buildings grew closer during the Gothic period.
89 Humans have a special affinity for dolphins,(sentence dictionary) which are widely perceived as having a special degree of intelligence.
90 They had established an intimacy and an affinity with the ocean which we can still only envy.
More similar words: definitely, definition, finite element, finish up, unity, in itself, initial, initially, initiate, finish with, community, initiative, opportunity, staff, affair, affect, baffled, afford to, affable, can afford, office, find, fine, officer, official, finally, find out, define, finger, efficacy.