Definition of Akin

1. Adjective. Similar in quality or character. "The amateur is closely related to the collector"

Exact synonyms: Kindred
Similar to: Similar

2. Adjective. Related by blood.

Definition of Akin

1. a. Of the same kin; related by blood; -- used of persons; as, the two families are near akin.

Definition of Akin

1. Adjective. (context: of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood. ¹

2. Adjective. (often followed by (term to)) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Akin

1. related by blood [adj]

Medical Definition of Akin

1. 1. Of the same kin; related by blood; used of persons; as, the two families are near akin. 2. Allied by nature; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind. "A joy akin to rapture." "The literary character of the work is akin to its moral character." (Jeffrey) This adjective is used only after the noun. Origin: Pref. A- (for of) + kin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Akin

aketon
aketons
akhara
akharas
akhirah
akhtenskite
akhtenskites
akhund
akhunds
akiapolaau
akiapolaaus
akimbo
akimbo(ip)
akimotoite
akimotoites
akin (current term)
akin(p)
akineses
akinesia
akinesia algera
akinesia amnestica
akinesias
akinesic
akinesis
akinesthesia
akinetic
akinetic epilepsy
akinetic mutism
akinetic seizure
akinetically

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