Akin (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Similar in quality or character; "a feeling akin to terror"; "kindred souls"; "the amateur is closely related to the collector".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her compassion was akin to that of a devoted nurse.
- He had an innate ability that was akin to genius.
- Her fascination with antiques was akin to obsession.
- His success in the music industry was akin to magic.
- Their culture's traditions were akin to our own ancestral rituals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Related by blood.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Cousins are individuals who are akin through their common set of grandparents.
- Many siblings have children who are akin and become close cousins as a result.
- Fraternal twins are akin as they develop from two separate eggs in the womb.
- Quadruplets who are all genetically related are indeed akin in the classical sense.
- Biological aunts and uncles are akin to their nieces and nephews by virtue of a common sibling or sibling-in-law.