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akin
Definitions
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adjective
Having
similar
qualities
or
character
;
related
by
blood
or
nature
.
The
two
languages
are
akin
,
sharing
many
common
words
.
Her
interests
in
art
are
akin
to
mine
.
The
species
are
akin
,
both
belonging
to
the
same
family
.
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Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
akin
Word parts
a (of) + kin (family, kind)
Originally meant
of the same family or kind
Background
The word 'akin' comes from the Middle English phrase 'of kin', which means 'of the same family'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are similar or related.