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Synonyms & Similar Words
similar
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Meaning of Akin
having a close relationship or similarity
Definitions
- Having a close relationship or similarity, typically because of a shared origin or characteristic
- * Related by blood or marriage
Etymology of Akin
The word "akin" has Old English and Old Norse roots, with "akin" derived from "ac" meaning "of the same kin" and the suffix "-in" which forms an adjective, the word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe familial relationships and later to describe similarities between things
Example Uses
- The two languages are akin in grammar and syntax
- * The company's values are akin to those of its founder
- * The two artists have styles that are akin to each other
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dissimilar
different
unlike
disparate
distinct
separate
unrelated
unconnected
disconnected
opposed
contrasting
contradictory
conflicting
clashing
incompatible
inconsistent
discordant
inharmonious
unrelated
distant
remote
detached
isolated