Videoaffined

/ə'faind/

The word affined is a sophisticated adjective used to describe things that are closely related or connected. While it is considered archaic in modern everyday speech, it remains a powerful term in poetry and historical texts to describe deep bonds of kinship, marriage, or shared interests. This lesson explores the specific meanings of affined, from its literary use by poets like Wallace Stevens to its technical role in describing social ties. You will learn how to distinguish it from related terms and understand its unique place in the English language. Watch this lesson to master this rare and evocative word.

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A poet writes that a soul is affined to the stars.