affinitative
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/əˈfɪnɪˌteɪtɪv/
natural attraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affinitative' originates from the Latin word 'affinitas,' where 'affin-' meant 'related by marriage' and '-itas' denoted a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'affinitas' transformed into the French word 'affinité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affinity,' from which 'affinitative' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related by marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to affinity or attraction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting affinity or a natural attraction.
The affinitative properties of the chemical were evident in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 05:51