affinity
af·fin·i·ty
noun \ə-ˈfin-ət-ē\plural af·fin·i·ties
Definition of AFFINITY
1
: an attractive force between substances or particles that causes them to enter into and remain in chemical combination
2
: a relation between biological groups involving resemblance in structural plan and indicating a common origin
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