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单词 avidity
释义

avidity

noun

avid·​i·​ty ə-ˈvi-də-tē How to pronounce avidity (audio)
a-
plural avidities
1
: the quality or state of being avid:
a
: keen eagerness
b
: consuming greed
2
: affinity sense 2b(2)

Synonyms

  • acquisitiveness
  • avarice
  • avariciousness
  • avidness
  • covetousness
  • cupidity
  • graspingness
  • greed
  • greediness
  • mercenariness
  • rapaciousness
  • rapacity
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Example Sentences

an advanced case of avidity that led to shoplifting at the tender age of 13 in her avidity to express her opinions, she frequently and unthinkingly interrupts people
Recent Examples on the Web Honoring the contributions of the enslaved in a city that abounds with layers of historical mysteries can require avidity of purpose and judicious interpretation. Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 18 Mar. 2022 Mutations may also increase the avidity of the spike protein for the receptor or stabilize the spike, increasing infectivity. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 Mutations may also increase the avidity of the spike protein for the receptor or stabilize the spike, increasing infectivity. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 Mutations may also increase the avidity of the spike protein for the receptor or stabilize the spike, increasing infectivity. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Mutations may also increase the avidity of the spike protein for the receptor or stabilize the spike, increasing infectivity. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Mutations may also increase the avidity of the spike protein for the receptor or stabilize the spike, increasing infectivity. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 Mutations may also increase the avidity of the spike protein for the receptor or stabilize the spike, increasing infectivity. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021 In fact, these molecules aren’t terribly choosy: Each BMP dimer may stick to several different pairs of receptor subunits with varying degrees of avidity. Quanta Magazine, 16 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

avidity

noun

avid·​ity ə-ˈvi-də-tē, a- also ā- How to pronounce avidity (audio)
: a characteristic of antibodies (such as antitoxins) that tends to enhance their rate or stability in binding with an antigen
Antibody avidity is an average measure of the affinity of the antibodies for a particular antigen in a serum sample. Dominic F. Kelly, The New England Journal of Medicine

avidity

noun

1
as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions an advanced case of avidity that led to shoplifting at the tender age of 13

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • greed
  • rapacity
  • avarice
  • cupidity
  • appetite
  • acquisitiveness
  • greediness
  • thirst
  • avariciousness
  • desire
  • rapaciousness
  • avidness
  • covetousness
  • hunger
  • craving
  • voracity
  • longing
  • possessiveness
  • lust
  • graspingness
  • mercenariness
  • passion
  • materialism
  • gluttony
  • yearning
  • commercialism
  • ravenousness
  • pining
  • selfishness
  • hankering
  • egotism
  • egoism
  • drive
  • yen
  • itch
  • gluttonousness
  • piggishness
  • self-regard
  • self-interest
  • self-centeredness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • satisfaction
  • gratification
  • contentment
  • fulfillment
  • fulfilment
  • magnanimity
  • liberality
  • generosity
  • largess
  • largesse
  • bounty
  • unselfishness
  • charity
  • bountifulness
  • altruism
  • generousness
  • selflessness
  • openheartedness
  • bounteousness
  • openhandedness
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2
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest in her avidity to express her opinions, she frequently and unthinkingly interrupts people

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • enthusiasm
  • thirst
  • appetite
  • eagerness
  • excitement
  • hunger
  • impatience
  • ardor
  • lust
  • desirousness
  • avidness
  • ambition
  • zeal
  • keenness
  • passion
  • alacrity
  • quickness
  • readiness
  • zest
  • gusto
  • warmth
  • willingness
  • appetence
  • fervency
  • appetency
  • amenability

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indifference
  • apathy
  • insouciance
  • nonchalance
  • casualness
  • unconcern
  • aloofness
  • languor
  • detachment
  • impassivity
  • lukewarmness
  • languidness
  • halfheartedness
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