Affinity

Vocabulary Spotlight

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: लगाव (Lagaav) – A natural liking, attraction, or similarity to someone or something.

Pronunciation

[uh-fin-i-tee]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Attraction – आकर्षण (aakarshan)
Liking – पसंद (pasand)

Related Words

Connection – संबंध (sambandh)
Similarity – समानता (samanata)

Word Origin

“Affinity” Latin shabd “affinitas” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “relationship by marriage” aur ab natural liking ya attraction ke sense mein use hota hai.

Word Family

Noun: Affinity – लगाव (lagaav)

Usage Examples

1. Uska books ke liye natural affinity hai.

– She has a natural affinity for books.

2. Dono ke beech affinity unki similar interests ke kaaran hai.

– Their affinity is due to their similar interests.

Cultural Note

India mein logon mein culture, values aur specific interests ke liye ek affinity hoti hai jo unke bonding mein madad karti hai.

In Context

“Affinity” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi ke natural attraction ya liking ko refer kiya jata hai, aksar mutual ya common interests ke kaaran.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Affinity” ka matlab kya hai?

Attraction (आकर्षण)

Distance (दूरी)

Separation (विभाजन)

Disinterest (अरुचि)

‘Attraction’ sahi jawab hai, kyunki affinity ka matlab hota hai kisi ke liye natural liking ya attraction.

“Affinity” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Greek (ग्रीक)

Latin (लैटिन)

French (फ्रेंच)

German (जर्मन)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai, kyunki affinity ka origin Latin shabd “affinitas” se hai.

Affinity ke liye kaun sa opposite ho sakta hai?

Attraction (आकर्षण)

Similarity (समानता)

Disinterest (अरुचि)

Liking (पसंद)

‘Disinterest’ sahi jawab hai, kyunki affinity ka opposite disinterest ya lack of attraction ho sakta hai.