Definitions for affinities

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affinities af·fin·i·ty

Spelling: [uh-fin-i-tee]

IPA: /əˈfɪn ɪ ti/

Affinities is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 294 anagrams from letters in affinities (aeffiiinst).

Definitions for affinities

noun

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 (distinguished from 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

1. of or relating to persons who share the same interests:

Origin of affinities

1275-1325; Middle English affinite Middle French Latin affīnitās connection by marriage. See affine, -ity

Examples for affinities

These affinities are arguably at the heart of the 40-year dalliance of Iranian and Syrian despots.

There were many points of resemblance between Altamont and Hatteras, but no affinities.

But of the two, their affinities with the odd-toed division are more marked.

My affinities are not thine, and beyond they would mingle less.

affinities at least have the grace to presuppose a special sex-attraction.

Olivier is based loosely on Alexis de Tocqueville and Parrot has affinities with Audubon.

We have our botany; the Crioceris has hers, which is subtler in its appreciation of affinities.

Our classifications are often plainly influenced by chains of affinities.

But even here the affinities of Germany are rather with Japan than with Judæa.

He might, no doubt; but it is not safe to count on these affinities.