dye-affinitive
|dye-af-fin-i-tive|
/daɪ əˈfɪnɪtɪv/
Attraction to dyes
Etymology
'dye-affinitive' originates from the combination of 'dye,' which comes from Old English 'dēag,' meaning 'color,' and 'affinitive,' derived from Latin 'affinitas,' meaning 'relationship or connection.'
'dye' changed from Old English 'dēag' to the modern English word 'dye,' while 'affinitive' evolved from Latin 'affinitas' through Middle English 'affinite.'
Initially, 'dye' meant 'color,' and 'affinitive' meant 'relationship or connection.' Over time, 'dye-affinitive' evolved to describe materials with a natural attraction to dyes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a natural affinity or attraction to dyes, often used to describe fibers or materials that readily absorb dyes.
The dye-affinitive fabric absorbed the color quickly and evenly.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 19:30