affinities

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong liking or attraction towards someone or something.

  - "She has an affinity for cats."
  - "He has an affinity for science."
  - "They share a strong affinity for each other."

• Noun

  A natural aptitude or ability.

  - "She has an affinity for painting."
  - "He has an affinity for mathematics."
  - "They have an affinity for technology."

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Rhymes

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affinites , conformities , formalities

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Variants

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affinities , affinity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'affinitas', meaning relationship or connection.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'affinity' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Affinities are not limited to humans; animals and objects can also have affinities.

3. In chemistry, affinity refers to the attraction between molecules or ions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attraction: A feeling of being drawn towards someone or something.

2. Natural ability: An innate ability or talent.

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Quotes

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1. Jefferson's personal debts continued to mount … His addiction to French wine, like his "affinity" for French ideas, never came to grips with the more mundane realities.

   - Joseph J. Ellis,{it}American Heritage{/it},May/June 1993

2. … neither virus has an "affinity" for T cells.

   - Robert C. Gallo,{it}Scientific American{/it},1987

3. Animals sharing this basic architecture may have no closer "affinity" than a beetle and a squid.

   - Stephen Jay Gould,{it}Natural History{/it},1985

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Culture

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In literature, affinities are often used to describe the deep emotional connections between characters. In art, affinities can refer to the similarities or connections between different works or artists.

How to Memorize "affinities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong bond or connection between two people or objects.
   - Visualize yourself having a strong interest or ability in something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being drawn towards someone or something.
   - Associate the word with your natural abilities or interests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym AFFINITY to remember the definition: Attraction, Fondness, Friendship, Interest, Natural ability, Talent, Yield.

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