affinity

• Nom désignant une attirance naturelle, une sympathie ou un penchant pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose ; également, un lien étroit ou une parenté entre des choses.

A noun referring to a natural liking, attraction, or sympathy for someone or something; a close relationship or connection.

1. Natural liking or attractionB2formal

   A spontaneous or natural liking, sympathy, or attraction for someone or something.

   affinité

   • She has a natural affinity for classical music.
   • He felt an immediate affinity with his new colleagues.
   • There is a strong affinity between the two artists.

   Synonymesattractionfondnessinclinationlikingpartialitypenchantpredilectionpreferencesympathytaste

   Antonymesantipathyaversiondislikedistasterepulsion

2. Similarity or resemblanceB2formal

   A close similarity or connection between two things.

   affinité (ressemblance)

   • There is a close affinity between the two languages.
   • The painting shows an affinity with the Impressionist style.
   • The researchers noted an affinity in the chemical structures.

   Synonymesanalogyconnectioncorrespondencekinshiplikenessrelationshipresemblancesimilarity

   Antonymesdifferencedisconnectiondisparitydissimilaritydistinction

3. Chemical attractionC1formalscientific

   The tendency of a substance to combine with another substance.

   Affinité chimique

   • Oxygen has a high affinity for hydrogen.
   • The affinity of these molecules makes them bond easily.
   • Scientists measured the binding affinity of the enzyme.

   Synonymesattractionchemical attraction