AFFINITY

Definition of AFFINITY

(noun)(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
(noun)(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
(noun)(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts
(noun)a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
(noun)the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
(noun)inherent resemblance between persons or things
(noun)a natural attraction or feeling of kinship