Affinity: meaning, example and synonyms

Affinityn. A natural liking for or attraction to something; a close similarity or connection.

Flashcard for Affinity (noun): a natural liking for or attraction to something; a close similarity or connection. Example: Her early affinity for maps and puzzles helped explain why, decades later, she chose to study the geometry of ancient city plans. Synonyms: fondness, attraction, kinship, rapport. Antonyms: aversion, dislike, antipathy, repulsion. Memory tip: Latin affinis = "bordering on": things so close they share a border. Illustration: a young girl lying on a rug happily studying a large old map with a compass beside her.

Example

Her early affinity for maps and puzzles helped explain why, decades later, she chose to study the geometry of ancient city plans.

Part of speech
noun
Synonyms
fondness, attraction, kinship, rapport
Antonyms
aversion, dislike, antipathy, repulsion
Memory tip
Latin affinis = "bordering on": things so close they share a border.

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Question 1

Some researchers believe dogs have a special ______ for humans, shaped by thousands of years of living and working alongside people.

Question 2

Linguists have long noted the close ______ between the two languages, which share hundreds of words and nearly identical grammar.

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