attraction; closeness; liking; likeness
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Affinity Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
[A113] The affinity is the "objective ground" of all association of appearances, which follows from Kant's considerations about the unity of apperception. Kant asks, "how are we to make comprehensible to ourselves the thoroughgoing affinity of appearances, whereby they must stand under unchanging laws?" The doctrine of affinity is meant to explain how the act of synthesis is possible, and to explain why empirical objects (appearances) satisfy the conditions of human sensibility and understanding. The short answer is that because appearances are representations, it is a priori true that all appearances must satisfy the conditions of sensibility and understanding (and thus they have a transcendental affinity); it follows from this that each appearance, as empirically real object, will also meet these conditions (and thus they have an empirical affinity). Kant's version: "The ground of the possibility of the association of the manifold, so far as it lies in the object, is named the affinity of the manifold....On my principles it is easily explicable. All possible appearances, as representations, are [such that they are capable of being synthesized in the unity of apperception]....for nothing can come to our knowledge, save in terms of this original [synthesis of the unity of] apperception....[thus] so far as the synthesis [of the manifold] is to yield empirical knowledge, the appearances are subject to a priori conditions [of the sensibility and of the understanding, which Kant here calls rules]...thus all appearances stand in thoroughgoing connection according to necessary laws, and therefore in a transcendental affinity, of which the empirical is a mere consequence. Kant makes more of the problem of affinity in the Schematism, although it is unclear that he ought to.
Affinity Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
That attraction which takes place, at an insensible distance, between the heterogeneous particles of bodies, and unites them to form chemical compounds; chemism; chemical or elective affinity or attraction.
That attraction which takes place, at an insensible distance, between the heterogeneous particles of bodies, and unites them to form chemical compounds; chemism; chemical or elective affinity or attraction.
(n.)
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.
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.
(n.)
Kinship generally; close agreement; relation; conformity; resemblance; connection; as, the affinity of sounds, of colors, or of languages.
Kinship generally; close agreement; relation; conformity; resemblance; connection; as, the affinity of sounds, of colors, or of languages.
(n.)
Companionship; acquaintance.
Companionship; acquaintance.
(n.)
A superior spiritual relationship or attraction held to exist sometimes between persons, esp. persons of the opposite sex; also, the man or woman who exerts such psychical or spiritual attraction.
A superior spiritual relationship or attraction held to exist sometimes between persons, esp. persons of the opposite sex; also, the man or woman who exerts such psychical or spiritual attraction.
(n.)
A relation between species or higher groups dependent on resemblance in the whole plan of structure, and indicating community of origin.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA relation between species or higher groups dependent on resemblance in the whole plan of structure, and indicating community of origin.
affinity
\af*fin"i*ty\ (&?;), n.; pl. affinities(&?;). [of. afinité, f. affinité, l. affinites, fr. affinis. see affined.]
1. 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. solomon made affinity with pharaoh. ii. 1.
2. kinship generally; close agreement; relation; conformity; resemblance; connection; as, the affinity of sounds, of colors, or of languages. there is a close affinity between imposture and credulity. g. c. lewis.
2. companionship; acquaintance. [obs.] about forty years past, i began a happy affinity with william cranmer.
4. (chem.) that attraction which takes place, at an insensible distance, between the heterogeneous particles of bodies, and unites them to form chemical compounds; chemism; chemical or elective affinity or attraction.
5. (nat. hist.) a relation between species or highe&?; groups dependent on resemblance in the whole plan of structure, and indicating community of origin.
6. (spiritualism) a superior spiritual relationship or attraction held to exist sometimes between persons, esp. persons of the opposite sex; also, the man or woman who exerts such psychical or spiritual attraction.
affinity
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1. the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule: "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk" [syn: chemical attraction]
2. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
3. kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship [syn: kinship by marriage]
[ant: consanguinity]
4. (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" [syn: phylogenetic relation ]
5. 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" [syn: kinship]
6. inherent resemblance between persons or things
7. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship: "an affinity for politics"; "the mysterious affinity between them"; "james's affinity with sam"
affinity
relationship by alliance (2 chr. 18:1) or by marriage (1 kings 3:1). marriages are prohibited within certain degrees of affinity, enumerated lev. 18:6-17. consanguinity is relationship by blood.
similar words(2)
elective affinity
attraction or affinity
Cyfathrach = n. affinity, kind
Cystlwn = n. kindred, affinity
Gwrthern = n. a relation in the eventh degree of affinity
Tras = n. kindred, affinity
1.A natural attraction or feeling of kinship
2.Inherent resemblance between persons or things
3.relationship by marriage
4.(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts
5(chemistry).an attractive force between substances or particles that causes them to enter into and remain in chemical combination.
6.immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
7.A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
usage note:Affinity has a variety of meanings, ranging from “relationship by marriage” (its earliest) to “a resemblance or similarity” and extending to “a natural attraction” and even “a chemical attraction.” The meanings are clear enough, but it’s not always easy to know which preposition to use for each of these senses, especially since other factors can affect your choice, such as which verb you use. Thus you migt say you feel a real affinity for(or to or with) mathematics and you might also say that "he found an affinity between the teller of a tale and the craftsman. Thus, while all of these usages are acceptable, there are some limitations on which prepositions are acceptable with affinity.When affinity means “similarity or resemblance,” the prepositions with, to, and between are standard, and it’s hard to imagine a context where for would make sense. When affinity means “a feeling of kinship or sympathy,” as in I have an affinity for people in their situation, for is perfectly acceptableIn chemical contexts, for is the preposition of choice: the blood’s affinity for oxygen, a dye with an affinity for synthetic fabrics.
2.Inherent resemblance between persons or things
3.relationship by marriage
4.(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts
5(chemistry).an attractive force between substances or particles that causes them to enter into and remain in chemical combination.
6.immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody.
7.A close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
usage note:Affinity has a variety of meanings, ranging from “relationship by marriage” (its earliest) to “a resemblance or similarity” and extending to “a natural attraction” and even “a chemical attraction.” The meanings are clear enough, but it’s not always easy to know which preposition to use for each of these senses, especially since other factors can affect your choice, such as which verb you use. Thus you migt say you feel a real affinity for(or to or with) mathematics and you might also say that "he found an affinity between the teller of a tale and the craftsman. Thus, while all of these usages are acceptable, there are some limitations on which prepositions are acceptable with affinity.When affinity means “similarity or resemblance,” the prepositions with, to, and between are standard, and it’s hard to imagine a context where for would make sense. When affinity means “a feeling of kinship or sympathy,” as in I have an affinity for people in their situation, for is perfectly acceptableIn chemical contexts, for is the preposition of choice: the blood’s affinity for oxygen, a dye with an affinity for synthetic fabrics.
Noun
1. the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule; "basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk"
(synonym) chemical attraction
(hypernym) force
2. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
(hypernym) attraction, attractive force
(classification) immunology
3. kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
(synonym) kinship by marriage
(antonym) consanguinity, blood kinship, cognation
(hypernym) kinship, family relationship, relationship
(hyponym) steprelationship
4. (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"
(synonym) phylogenetic relation
(hypernym) kinship, family relationship, relationship
(classification) biology, biological science
5. 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"
(synonym) kinship
(hypernym) relation
(hyponym) rapport, resonance
6. inherent resemblance between persons or things
(hypernym) resemblance
7. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship; "an affinity for politics"; "the mysterious affinity between them"; "James's affinity with Sam"
(hypernym) attraction, attractiveness
Affinity Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Affinity Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
a measure of the attraction of one molecule to another.
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Affinity is a word used in a variety of fields, usually to indicate some kind of preference, , or a potential or actual closeness between two entities.
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Affinity Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
3/4 oz dry vermouth
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
1-1/2 oz scotch
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine over ice, stir, strain into glass and garnish with strip of
lemon or orange peal and cherry.
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
1-1/2 oz scotch
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine over ice, stir, strain into glass and garnish with strip of
lemon or orange peal and cherry.
The keenness with which an ion exchanger takes up and holds on to a counter-ion. Affinities are very much affected by the concentration of the electrolyte surrounding the ion exchanger.
Affinity Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
relationship by alliance (2 Chr. 18:1) or by marriage (1 Kings 3:1). Marriages are prohibited within certain degrees of affinity, enumerated Lev. 18:6-17. Consanguinity is relationship by blood.
See: Marriage
Affinity In physics, an unknown force which manifests in cohesion, chemical action, etc. In any particle theory of the universe, affinity has to be assumed, but the assumptions necessary to a mechanical interpretation of nature cannot be defined in terms of mechanism. In the physical world it is but a manifestation of that universal force which tends to bring diversity into unity, the counterpart of the force of repulsion, the two forces cooperating in cosmic harmony. Fohat in its highest aspect as divine love -- eros, the electric power of affinity and sympathy -- brings spirit into union with subtle nature, producing in man the soul, in nature the first link between the unconditioned and the manifested (SD 1:119).
Leucippus taught that space is filled with atoms -- really monads -- in ceaseless motion, and Epicurus and Lucretius added the idea of affinity, though doubtless Leucippus had the same idea in mind. The life-atoms discarded after incarnation return to the same individuality by affinity at the next rebirth.
Leucippus taught that space is filled with atoms -- really monads -- in ceaseless motion, and Epicurus and Lucretius added the idea of affinity, though doubtless Leucippus had the same idea in mind. The life-atoms discarded after incarnation return to the same individuality by affinity at the next rebirth.
Affinity Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
noun
attraction between two substances
attraction between two substances
The equilibrium constant of the reversible reaction of a drug with a receptor to form a drug-receptor complex; the reciprocal of the dissociation constant of a drug-receptor complex. Under the most general conditions, where there is a 1:1 binding interaction, at equilibrium the number of receptors engaged by a drug at a given drug concentration is directly proportional to their affinity for each other and inversely related to the tendency of the drug-receptor complex to dissociate. Obviously, affinity depends on the chemical natures of both the drug and the receptor. "Affinity" is not the same as "duration of action". (See: Ariens, E.D. et al., Pharmacol. Rev. 9: 218, 1957).
