Word of the Day 05/26/25 Affinity

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Affinity (noun, adjective)
affinity [ uh-fin-i-tee ]

noun, plural affinities.
1. a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
2. a person, thing, idea, etc., for which such a natural liking or attraction is felt.
3. relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood ( consanguinity ).
4. inherent likeness or agreement; close resemblance or connection.
5. Biology. the phylogenetic relationship between two organisms or groups of organisms resulting in a resemblance in general plan or structure, or in the essential structural parts.
6. Chemistry. the force by which atoms are held together in chemical compounds.

adjective
7. of or relating to persons who share the same interests: to arrange charter flights for opera lovers and other affinity groups.

Other Word Forms
non af·fin i·ty noun plural nonaffinities adjective

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Synonyms
1. bent, leaning, sympathy, fondness, partiality
4. compatible, similarity

Antonyms
1. aversion, dislike
4. disparity, dissimilarity

Related Words
affection, closeness, fondness, leaning, rapport, sympathy, weakness

Origin: First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English affinite, from Middle French, from Latin affīnitās “connection by marriage”; equivalent to affine + -ity

Example Sentences
As has been the case with virtually all Trump's pardons, Pete Rose was exactly the sort of person with whom our president would feel a natural affinity.
From Salon

Their affinity was clear at their meeting last month in the Oval Office.
From Los Angeles Times

In the end, it’s DJ’s affinity for the "Jurassic Park" theme song that underscores her ability to thrive despite her mother’s continued emotional terrorism.
From Salon

One more recent tradition that hasn’t changed: affinity commencement celebrations.
From Los Angeles Times

“We think that there are half a billion consumers that have the right Disney affinity and income to visit one of these theme parks.”
From Los Angeles Times

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