affinity — a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfɪnəti/
Example Sentences
- My cat has a strange affinity for stealing my socks.
- There's a natural affinity between chocolate and my mouth.
- He discovered his affinity for languages while traveling.
affinity
NOUN[/əˈfɪnəti/]
a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
She felt an instant affinity with the rescued cat the moment their eyes met.
A finish-tee hug shows true affinity!
An affinity for divinity through the sacred trinity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'affinis' meaning 'adjacent' or 'neighboring', derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'finis' (end, border). The word evolved to mean a natural attraction or kinship between things.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + finis (end/border) + -ity (quality/state) = affinity
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has a strange affinity for stealing my socks.”
“There's a natural affinity between chocolate and my mouth.”
“He discovered his affinity for languages while traveling.”
“The two cultures share a remarkable affinity despite being geographically distant.”
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