Definition of affinities

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  • affinities is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • affinities is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • affinities is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of affinities

  • the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule (noun)

    Examples

    1. basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk

    Synonyms

    1. chemical attraction
  • a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character (noun)

    Examples

    1. found a natural affinity with the immigrants

    Synonyms

    1. kinship
  • (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts (noun)

    Examples

    1. in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans

    Synonyms

    1. phylogenetic relation
  • a natural attraction or feeling of kinship (noun)

    Examples

    1. an affinity for politics
    2. the mysterious affinity between them
    3. James's affinity with Sam
  • (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 (noun)

See definition of affinities in Merriam Webster