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AVIDITY

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a⋅vid⋅i⋅ty

  [uh-vid-i-tee]
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–noun
1. eagerness; greediness.
2. enthusiasm or dedication.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME avidite < MF < L aviditās. See avid, -ity
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a·vid·i·ty   (ə-vĭd'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. a·vid·i·ties

  1. Ardent desire or craving; eagerness.

  2. Keen interest or enthusiasm: followed the tournament with avidity.

  3. Chemistry

    1. The dissociation-dependent strength of an acid or base.

    2. Degree of affinity.

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