🔄 Synonyms of "Affinity"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| kinshipnoun | Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption. |
| chemical attractionnoun | the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule |
| phylogenetic relationnoun | (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts |
| kinship by marriagenoun | kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship |
↔️ Antonyms of "Affinity"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| cognationnoun | (now chiefly linguistics) A cognate relationship. |
| consanguinitynoun | A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent. A blood relationship. |
| blood kinshipnoun | related by blood |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affinity"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| kinshipnoun | Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption. |
| chemical attractionnoun | the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule |
| kinship by marriagenoun | kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship |
| phylogenetic relationnoun | (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts |
| lovenoun | (uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another. |
| affectionnoun | A feeling of love or strong attachment. |
| fondnessnoun | The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity. |
| penchantnoun | Taste, liking, or inclination (for). |
| sympathynoun | A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another. |
| marriagenoun | A union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, or religious rights and responsibilities. |
| commonalitynoun | The joint possession of a set of attributes or characteristics. |
| relatednessnoun | The state of being related, especially by kinship. |
| allegiancenoun | Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler. |
| belongingnoun | (uncountable) The feeling that one belongs. |
| specificitynoun | The state of being specific rather than general. |
| togethernessnoun | (uncountable) The state or quality of being together. |
| affiliationnoun | The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another. |
| associationnoun | (countable) The state of being associated; a connection to or an affiliation with something. |
| cohesionnoun | State of cohering, or of working together. |
| similaritynoun | Closeness of appearance to something else. |
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🎨 Adjectives for "Affinity"
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🏷️ Nouns for "Affinity"
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