affinities
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Is affinities a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibodySynonyms: affinity
2. (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationshipSynonyms: affinityAntonyms: consanguinity
3. (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural partsExamples: "in anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans"Synonyms: affinity, phylogenetic relation
4. a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or characterExamples: "found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology's kinship with the humanities"Synonyms: affinity, kinship
5. the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a moleculeExamples: "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk"Synonyms: affinity, chemical attraction
6. inherent resemblance between persons or thingsSynonyms: affinity
Definition source: Wiktionary