akin

[uh-kin]

adjective

1. of kin; related by blood (usually used predicatively).

   cousins who were too closely akin for marriage.

2. allied by nature; having the same properties.

   Something akin to vertigo was troubling her.

   Synonyms: parallel, comparable, analogous, similar, cognate

3. having or showing an affinity; kindred.

   They are emotionally but not intellectually akin.

akin

/ əˈkɪn /

adjective

1. related by blood; of the same kin

2. (often foll by to) having similar characteristics, properties, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of akin¹

First recorded in 1580–90; a- ², kin

Example Sentences

The multi-hyphenate artist also provides the song “The Dead Dance” to score what’s poised to be another social media dance trend akin to Ortega’s viral Season 1 moves to the Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trade experts say the high tariffs - including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil and weapons - are akin to an embargo on Indian goods.

From BBC

Members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe describe it as sacred land home to spiritual guardians akin to angels, and say it has been used for coming-of-age and other tribal ceremonies for generations.

From Los Angeles Times

Brain - who was a member of a Christian rock band called Present Tense - incorporated live music and multimedia displays into the services, putting on events more akin to a nightclub than a church.

From BBC

The gerrymandering likely wouldn’t be able to save Republicans from a midterm election more akin to 2018, however, when Democrats stormed back into the House majority, netting 41 seats.

From Salon

Related Words

• analogous 
• comparable 
• similar