English to English
noun
- (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
source: WordNet 3.0
- (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
source: WordNet 3.0
- (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts
In anatomical structure prehistoric man shows close affinity with modern humans.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
Found a natural affinity with the immigrants.
Felt a deep kinship with the other students.
Anthropology's kinship with the humanities.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
Basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk.
source: WordNet 3.0
- inherent resemblance between persons or things
source: WordNet 3.0
- a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
An affinity for politics.
The mysterious affinity between them.
James's affinity with Sam.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Relationship by marriage (as between a husband and his wife's blood relations, or between a wife and her husband's blood relations); -- in contradistinction to consanguinity, or relationship by blood; -- followed by with, to, or between.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [afíniti] Pagkahinlog; pagkabilang na kamag-anak
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
