affinitatively
|af-fin-i-ta-tive-ly|
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/əˈfɪnɪˌteɪtɪvli/
(affinitative)
natural attraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affinitatively' originates from the Latin word 'affinitas,' where 'affin-' meant 'related by marriage' and '-tas' indicated a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'affinitas' transformed into the French word 'affinité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affinity,' from which 'affinitative' and 'affinitatively' are derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related by marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'natural liking or attraction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows affinity or a natural liking.
The two chemicals reacted affinitatively.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 06:06