affinity
/əˈfɪnəti/
af · fin · i · ty
ə · ˈfɪn · ə · ti
English Definition
n. attraction; kinship; similarity
Significado en Español
afinidad, atracción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thân thiết, sức hấp dẫn
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Example Sentence
She has a natural affinity for languages.
她对语言有天然的亲和力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
af- (to, ad variation) + finis (boundary) → close relationship.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “affinity”.
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Connection
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Aversion
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Indifference
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Doubt
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A — Connection.
“affinity” means n. attraction; kinship; similarity
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She felt a strong ______ for animals and dreamed of becoming a vet.
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affinity
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dislike
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hatred
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aversion
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A — affinity.
“affinity” means n. attraction; kinship; similarity
Common questions about “affinity”
What does “affinity” mean?
affinity — n. attraction; kinship; similarity. In Chinese: 密切关系；吸引力.
How do you pronounce “affinity”?
affinity is pronounced /əˈfɪnəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: af · fin · i · ty.
How do you use “affinity” in a sentence?
She has a natural affinity for languages. (她对语言有天然的亲和力。)
What are synonyms for “affinity”?
liking, rapport — all close in meaning to affinity (n. attraction; kinship; similarity).
Is “affinity” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. affinity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “affinity”?
af- (to, ad variation) + finis (boundary) → close relationship.
