Affinity
noun
A natural attraction or strong feeling of liking towards something or someone.
Tammy has an affinity for animals and plans to become a veterinarian.
Often appears as...
- have an affinity for
- feel an affinity
noun
A close relationship or connection between things.
Because of their structural affinity, carbon and silicon have many similar properties.
Often appears as...
- affinity between
- structural affinity
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Technical
noun
The degree to which a substance likes to combine with another.
Water has a high affinity for salt, which is why salt easily dissolves in it.
Often appears as...
- high affinity
- low affinity
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Technical
noun
A similarity of features between two species, implying a common ancestry.
The anatomical affinity between humans and chimps suggest that they share a common ancestor.
Often appears as...
- anatomical affinity
- affinity between
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Technical
noun
A natural attraction or strong feeling of liking towards something or someone.
Tammy has an affinity for animals and plans to become a veterinarian.
Often appears as...
- have an affinity for
- feel an affinity
noun
A close relationship or connection between things.
Because of their structural affinity, carbon and silicon have many similar properties.
Often appears as...
- affinity between
- structural affinity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The degree to which a substance likes to combine with another.
Water has a high affinity for salt, which is why salt easily dissolves in it.
Often appears as...
- high affinity
- low affinity
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A similarity of features between two species, implying a common ancestry.
The anatomical affinity between humans and chimps suggest that they share a common ancestor.
Often appears as...
- anatomical affinity
- affinity between
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'affinity' to express a deep emotional connection, not just a casual interest.
Ever since she was a child, Rebecca has had a great affinity for the piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Feeling
'Affinity' carries a positive tone, suggesting a sense of enjoyment or kinship with the subject.
He felt an immediate affinity with the new staff, making his transition easier.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Interests
People or groups with an 'affinity' often share common interests or goals.
The book club members have an affinity for classic literature.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'affinity' to express a deep emotional connection, not just a casual interest.
Ever since she was a child, Rebecca has had a great affinity for the piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Feeling
'Affinity' carries a positive tone, suggesting a sense of enjoyment or kinship with the subject.
He felt an immediate affinity with the new staff, making his transition easier.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Interests
People or groups with an 'affinity' often share common interests or goals.
The book club members have an affinity for classic literature.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'affinity' to express a deep emotional connection, not just a casual interest.
Ever since she was a child, Rebecca has had a great affinity for the piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Feeling
'Affinity' carries a positive tone, suggesting a sense of enjoyment or kinship with the subject.
He felt an immediate affinity with the new staff, making his transition easier.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Interests
People or groups with an 'affinity' often share common interests or goals.
The book club members have an affinity for classic literature.
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Swimming With Sharks:...
as to some degree having personality and as being something that we can, not only respect but really marvel at. I don't have any illusions that sharks or fish which is what they are off course will ever be held in the same regard that a fury mammal, I think we have a national affinity
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Lessons from death row...
in death sentences and the affinity for life without the possibility of parole by an erosion of support for the death penalty because people still support the death penalty what's happened to cause this phenomenon what's happened is that lawyers who represent death row inmates
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4 Kinds of Regret – and...
by these moral breaches earlier in their life. I think most of us want to do the right thing. And then connection regrets. We want love, not love only in the romantic sense, but love in the broader sense of connection and relationship and affinity with other people.
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Lessons from death row...
but we can't explain the decline in death sentences and the affinity for life without the possibility of parole by an erosion of support for the death penalty, because people still support the death penalty. What's happened to cause this phenomenon?
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How we experience awe --...
have told us that people feel small but connected to the world. And their prosocial behavior increases, because they feel an increased affinity towards others. And we've also shown in this study that people have less need for cognitive control.
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One Man’s Mission to...
because when you threaten its life from its roots it throws off things folk basil sprouts so the exact genetic fingerprint of this stump and any other stump in this whole region is in the basil sprouts I have a real affinity for these stumps
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Disability does not...
was not because he was being rude he just didn't see that over time this has made an incredible impact this year he enrolled in kindergarten completely on his own he we've taken him snowboarding he's developed an affinity for math and
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To Save Tigers, India...
do this is why you do and you don't want them to destroy your world it's not very complicated actually children have a natural affinity for nature and all we do is we open the gate and let nature
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Interview: Frans Lanting...
and other times they are actually resulting in images that have a very clear affinity with a particular artistic or cultural tradition I try to tell stories about the natural world
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Taking Jaguar Orphans...
the smallest cub Maya seems to have a special affinity with the water she's always been the most playful of the three
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Swimming With Sharks:...
as to some degree having personality and as being something that we can, not only respect but really marvel at. I don't have any illusions that sharks or fish which is what they are off course will ever be held in the same regard that a fury mammal, I think we have a national affinity
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Lessons from death row...
in death sentences and the affinity for life without the possibility of parole by an erosion of support for the death penalty because people still support the death penalty what's happened to cause this phenomenon what's happened is that lawyers who represent death row inmates
Video examples
4 Kinds of Regret – and...
by these moral breaches earlier in their life. I think most of us want to do the right thing. And then connection regrets. We want love, not love only in the romantic sense, but love in the broader sense of connection and relationship and affinity with other people.
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Lessons from death row...
but we can't explain the decline in death sentences and the affinity for life without the possibility of parole by an erosion of support for the death penalty, because people still support the death penalty. What's happened to cause this phenomenon?
Video examples
How we experience awe --...
have told us that people feel small but connected to the world. And their prosocial behavior increases, because they feel an increased affinity towards others. And we've also shown in this study that people have less need for cognitive control.
Video examples
One Man’s Mission to...
because when you threaten its life from its roots it throws off things folk basil sprouts so the exact genetic fingerprint of this stump and any other stump in this whole region is in the basil sprouts I have a real affinity for these stumps
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Disability does not...
was not because he was being rude he just didn't see that over time this has made an incredible impact this year he enrolled in kindergarten completely on his own he we've taken him snowboarding he's developed an affinity for math and
Video examples
To Save Tigers, India...
do this is why you do and you don't want them to destroy your world it's not very complicated actually children have a natural affinity for nature and all we do is we open the gate and let nature
Video examples
Interview: Frans Lanting...
and other times they are actually resulting in images that have a very clear affinity with a particular artistic or cultural tradition I try to tell stories about the natural world
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Taking Jaguar Orphans...
the smallest cub Maya seems to have a special affinity with the water she's always been the most playful of the three
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Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
I grew up on the lake and spent most of that time outdoors. As a musician, I travel widely around the country and talk to a lot of people, from all walks of life. That experience, combined with my rock and roll roots gives me something of an affinity for the underdog. In many ways, the environment is also the underdog - so, it's an easy fit.
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Ophelia Lovibond
English Actress
You're sent scripts, and for some, as soon as you start reading them, you feel an instant connection to the character. You know who they are, you know how to play them, and there is instant enthusiasm. Then, at the audition, you don't have nerves because of that natural affinity.
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Rainn Wilson
American Actor
I found it very easy to transform into creeps and weirdos and losers and goof-balls, and I'm happy to play eccentric kinds of characters, and I have a great affinity for the outsider, but I definitely am about expanding my range as well.
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Paddy Ashdown
British Politician
Maybe it's legitimate criticism, though it can be hurtful. Maybe I haven't paid sufficient attention to the people with whom I would have a natural affinity as a liberal, and they feel let down by that.
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Theodore Parker
American Theologian
Truth never yet fell dead in the streets; it has such affinity with the soul of man, the seed however broadcast will catch somewhere and produce its hundredfold.
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Padmapriya Janakiraman
Indian Actress
My entry into films was forced, and I always had an affinity towards academics. Having said that, it is the artiste within that urged me to say yes to acting.
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Foxy Brown
American Musician
I devoted my career to building an affinity with my fans who have supported me unflinchingly and no barbed wire fence or prison wall will stop that.
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Sue Monk Kidd
American Writer
I have an affinity for writing in the first person. I love the intimacy of being dropped inside the character.
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Guy Pearce
English Actor
I grew up with such an affinity to cats. I adore the way that they think and operate.
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Liev Schreiber
American Actor
You know, I have a deep, deep affinity for Dr. Seuss.
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Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
I grew up on the lake and spent most of that time outdoors. As a musician, I travel widely around the country and talk to a lot of people, from all walks of life. That experience, combined with my rock and roll roots gives me something of an affinity for the underdog. In many ways, the environment is also the underdog - so, it's an easy fit.
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Ophelia Lovibond
English Actress
You're sent scripts, and for some, as soon as you start reading them, you feel an instant connection to the character. You know who they are, you know how to play them, and there is instant enthusiasm. Then, at the audition, you don't have nerves because of that natural affinity.
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Rainn Wilson
American Actor
I found it very easy to transform into creeps and weirdos and losers and goof-balls, and I'm happy to play eccentric kinds of characters, and I have a great affinity for the outsider, but I definitely am about expanding my range as well.
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Paddy Ashdown
British Politician
Maybe it's legitimate criticism, though it can be hurtful. Maybe I haven't paid sufficient attention to the people with whom I would have a natural affinity as a liberal, and they feel let down by that.
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Theodore Parker
American Theologian
Truth never yet fell dead in the streets; it has such affinity with the soul of man, the seed however broadcast will catch somewhere and produce its hundredfold.
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Padmapriya Janakiraman
Indian Actress
My entry into films was forced, and I always had an affinity towards academics. Having said that, it is the artiste within that urged me to say yes to acting.
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Foxy Brown
American Musician
I devoted my career to building an affinity with my fans who have supported me unflinchingly and no barbed wire fence or prison wall will stop that.
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Sue Monk Kidd
American Writer
I have an affinity for writing in the first person. I love the intimacy of being dropped inside the character.
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Guy Pearce
English Actor
I grew up with such an affinity to cats. I adore the way that they think and operate.
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Liev Schreiber
American Actor
You know, I have a deep, deep affinity for Dr. Seuss.
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