Dictionary Check: affinity
"affinity" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
noun
(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
noun
(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts
Example:
"in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans"
noun
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
Example:
"found a natural affinity with the immigrants"
noun
the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
Example:
"basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk"
noun
inherent resemblance between persons or things
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