wikipedia|dab=affinity
English
Pronunciation
IPA|��fɪnɪti
SAMPA|@"fInIti
Etymology
From OF. affinité.
Noun
en-noun|affinities
#A family relationship through marriage of a relative, as opposed to consanguinity. (e.g. sister-in-law).
#A kinsman or kinswoman of such relationship. Affinal kinsman or kinswoman.
#Any romantic relationship.
#Any passionate love for something.
#chemistry An attractive force between atoms, or groups of atoms, that contributes towards their forming bonds
- The attraction between an antibody and an antigen
Translations
trans-top|A family relationship through marriage of a relative
Finnish: t|fi|sukulaisuus
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Romanian: t|ro|afinitate|f
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trans-top|A kinsman or kinswoman of such relationship
Finnish: t|fi|sukulainen
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trans-top|Any romantic relationship
Finnish: t|fi|mieltymys
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Romanian: t|ro|afinitate|f
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trans-top|Any passionate love for something
Finnish: t|fi|viehtymys
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Romanian: t|ro|afinitate|f
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