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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