APA Dictionary of Psychology

affinity

Updated on 04/19/2018
n.
  1. an inherent attraction to or liking for a particular person, place, or thing, often based on some commonality. See elective affinity.
  2. relationship by marriage or adoption rather than blood. Compare consanguinity.
  3. in pharmacology, see binding affinity.
ADVERTISEMENT

Word of the Day

ADVERTISEMENT

Psychology in the News