ಅರ್ಥ : (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
ಅರ್ಥ : (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption. Not a blood relationship.
ಅರ್ಥ : (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
In anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : phylogenetic relation
ಅರ್ಥ : A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Found a natural affinity with the immigrants.
Felt a deep kinship with the other students.
Anthropology's kinship with the humanities.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : kinship
ಅರ್ಥ : The force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : chemical attraction
ಅರ್ಥ : Inherent resemblance between persons or things.
ಅರ್ಥ : A natural attraction or feeling of kinship.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
An affinity for politics.
The mysterious affinity between them.
James's affinity with Sam.