akin
/əˈkɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
Adjective
Examples
[W]e are too near a kin to lye together, tho' vve may Lodge near one another; […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.
Adjective
Examples
Is not then Fruition near akin to Love?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “akin” mean?
Of persons, of the same kin; related by blood.
Is “akin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.