affinity


Meanings

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


Scrabble Score: 17

affinity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

affinity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

affinity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 17

affinity is a valid Words With Friends word