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connaturality

connaturality

9.9
A natural closeness between people or things that share the same qualities
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnəˈtʊərəlɪti/
  • Formal
translation icon : connaturalidad
  • The connaturality between artists and their mediums often influences the emotional impact of their work.
  • affective connaturality
  • connaturality based on virtue

Examples

  • The point to emphasize is this: Aquinas presents this way of affective connaturality as the normal (albeit ideal) way of the good person or saint, not the exceptional way.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Many siblings share a strong sense of connaturality, as they often have similar values and interests.

  • But what is the best way to understand connaturality itself?

    Academic text (1992)
  • Affective connaturality is nothing else than the effect of virtue; it is another name for knowing in the heart.

    Academic text (1992)
  • McCool gives an excellent summary of Rousselot's interpretation of connaturality.

    Academic text (1992)
  • In philosophy, connaturality refers to the inherent connection between individuals who have similar characteristics.

Synonyms

affinity
vsconnaturality
35 5.6

A natural liking for people, things, or ideas

focuses on shared nature and qualities rather than emotional liking or attraction
commonality
vsconnaturality
31 4.6

A quality that people or things share

refers to inherent similarity in nature rather than merely shared attributes
correspondence
vsconnaturality
24 4.2

A close match that shows two things are similar

emphasizes shared nature or qualities rather than formal or measured matching
kinship
vsconnaturality
16 4.0

A strong feeling of connection between people or groups who share similar interests

is about natural similarity of nature rather than social or emotional ties
relatedness
vsconnaturality
2 5.5

How closely people or things connect to each other

highlights natural similarity in nature rather than any general connection type
alikeness
vsconnaturality
6.8

The fact of being similar in how something looks or behaves

is a natural connection based on shared qualities rather than mere appearance
consubstantiality
vsconnaturality
  • Formal
9.9

A state in which two things have the same nature, often used about God in religion

is a general natural similarity, not necessarily a formal claim of same substance
cousinship
vsconnaturality
7.5

A close similarity between groups or things that come from the same origin

describes a direct natural similarity of nature rather than a loose likeness

Antonyms

89 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

How Similar

identity
  • Specialized
15 6.5
connaturality
  • Formal
9.9
affinity
35 5.6
similarity
157 2.7

Surface Forms

connaturality singular

Morphology

connaturality = connatural (semi-transparent) = con + nature + al + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to 'connatural'; the adjective 'connatural' (con + natural) is rare, so the link is clear etymologically but may not be obvious to learners.

Etymology

The word connaturality comes from con- 'with' and nature 'nature'. Like in natural, it means people or things that share the same nature and so feel naturally connected.