affinity
/əˈfɪnɪti/
Group 13Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something GRE
- (noun)
- A similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship GRE
Example in Context
The researcher discovered a surprising affinity between the two seemingly unrelated linguistic traditions.
Synonyms
connectionattractionbond
Etymology
To be drawn to something as if it has no boundaries between you.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- finis (Latin) — end or boundary
Memory Aid
🐟Sounds like “a fin, eh?”
Imagine a fish saying 'A FIN, EH?' because it loves swimming with its friends — it has an AFFINITY for them!
Visual Association
❤️Two people laughing together, surrounded by hearts, feeling a natural connection.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “affinity” mean on the GRE?
affinity (noun) means “A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something”. The researcher discovered a surprising affinity between the two seemingly unrelated linguistic traditions.
How to remember “affinity” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “affinity” sounds like “a fin, eh?”. Imagine a fish saying 'A FIN, EH?' because it loves swimming with its friends — it has an AFFINITY for them!
What are synonyms for “affinity”?
Common synonyms: connection, attraction, bond.