What does "electronegativity" mean?

The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.

What is a synonym for "electronegativity"?

Common synonyms include: negativity.

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Noun

1
The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.
2
(chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond wordnet

From electro- + negativity.