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affinity
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noun
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
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the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule
basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk
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noun
(= kinship)
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
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(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
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(anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship
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a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
an affinity for politics
the mysterious affinity between them
James's affinity with Sam
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inherent resemblance between persons or things
mask
Noun
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A mask is something you wear over your face for protection, or to disguise yourself.
The health ministry recommended wearing masks when going outdoors due to the forest fires in the next town.