B2 adjective محايد

affinity

/əˈfɪn.ə.ti/

Affinity refers to a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, or idea, often based on shared qualities. It also describes a close relationship or similarity between two or more things, such as languages or biological species.

أمثلة

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1

She has a natural affinity for languages and speaks four fluently.

She has a natural affinity for languages and speaks four fluently.

2

The study highlights the structural affinity between the two biological samples.

The study highlights the structural affinity between the two biological samples.

3

I've always felt an affinity with people who love vintage cars.

I've always felt an affinity with people who love vintage cars.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
affinity
صفة
affined
مرتبط
affiliation
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'affinity' as 'a-fin-ity' — if you have an affinity for something, you 'find' it pleasing or 'fin-ish' (connect) with it easily.

اختبار سريع

Despite their different backgrounds, the two artists shared a deep ___ for abstract expressionism.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: affinity

أمثلة

1

She has a natural affinity for languages and speaks four fluently.

everyday

She has a natural affinity for languages and speaks four fluently.

2

The study highlights the structural affinity between the two biological samples.

formal

The study highlights the structural affinity between the two biological samples.

3

I've always felt an affinity with people who love vintage cars.

informal

I've always felt an affinity with people who love vintage cars.

4

There is a clear genetic affinity between these two species of mammals.

academic

There is a clear genetic affinity between these two species of mammals.

5

Building brand affinity is essential for long-term customer loyalty.

business

Building brand affinity is essential for long-term customer loyalty.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
affinity
صفة
affined
مرتبط
affiliation

تلازمات شائعة

natural affinity natural affinity
strong affinity strong affinity
have an affinity for have an affinity for
cultural affinity cultural affinity
chemical affinity chemical affinity

العبارات الشائعة

affinity group

affinity group

brand affinity

brand affinity

natural affinity

natural affinity

يُخلط عادةً مع

affinity vs infinity

Infinity refers to something endless or boundless in space or time, while affinity refers to a connection or liking.

affinity vs affiliation

Affiliation is an official or formal connection to an organization, whereas affinity is an emotional or natural attraction.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'affinity for' when talking about a person's liking for something, and 'affinity between' or 'with' when talking about a relationship or similarity.

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أخطاء شائعة

Avoid saying 'affinity to' when you mean you like something; 'affinity for' is the standard preposition in this context.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'affinity' as 'a-fin-ity' — if you have an affinity for something, you 'find' it pleasing or 'fin-ish' (connect) with it easily.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'affinitas', which originally meant 'relationship by marriage'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun, usually used in the singular Often followed by prepositions 'for', 'with', or 'between'
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السياق الثقافي

In American corporate culture, 'affinity groups' are common employee-led groups based on shared identities or interests.

اختبار سريع

Despite their different backgrounds, the two artists shared a deep ___ for abstract expressionism.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: affinity

مفردات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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