English Explanatory Dictionary

akin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
  2. Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
verb
  1. To relate or compare; to liken.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/əˈkɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-akin.wav /ʌˈkɪn/

Word forms

akin more akin most akin a kin a-kin akins akinning akinned

Etymology

From a corruption of of kin, from Middle English of kyn (“related, of kin”), equivalent to a- + kin (1550s). Compare Old English cyn, cynn (“akin, proper, suitable”, adj.).

Synonyms

akin cognate connate kindred

Related words

consanguine similar

Derived words

akinness unakin
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