Difference between Akin and Consanguineous

What is the difference between Akin and Consanguineous?

Akin as an adjective is of the same kin; related by blood. while Consanguineous as an adjective is related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.

Akin

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of the same kin; related by blood. Allied by nature; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

Consanguineous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.

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