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

1. The attraction between an antibody and an antigen

Translations
trans-top|A family relationship through marriage of a relative
Finnish: t|fi|sukulaisuus
trans-mid
Romanian: t|ro|afinitate|f
trans-bottom

trans-top|A kinsman or kinswoman of such relationship
Finnish: t|fi|sukulainen
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|Any romantic relationship
Finnish: t|fi|mieltymys
trans-mid
Romanian: t|ro|afinitate|f
trans-bottom

trans-top|Any passionate love for something
Finnish: t|fi|viehtymys
trans-mid
Romanian: t|ro|afinitate|f
trans-bottom

ar:affinity
de:affinity
et:affinity
fa:affinity
fr:affinity
io:affinity
id:affinity
vi:affinity
tr:affinity
zh:affinity

• 2007-12-17 16:19 - SemperBlotto -

Full Revision History