Affinitative

/əˈfɪnɪtətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or expressing affinity; showing natural attraction, relationship, or similarity between things.

Etymology

From 'affinity' plus the suffix '-ative' (expressing the quality of). 'Affinity' comes from Latin 'affinitas' (relationship by marriage, kinship).

Kelly Says

This grammatical and chemical term describes words and elements that naturally gravitate toward each other—like how oxygen has an 'affinitative' pull toward hydrogen molecules!

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