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 novel insight is akin to moving from the maps of the 15th Century era of Joan of Arc and Richard III to what the phone in your pocket can load.

From BBC

The team's findings showed a unique property: The grains start to spread out slowly, then decrease quickly as they move downstream, akin to rock avalanches.

From Science Daily

The shortcomings of "Dune: Prophecy" are akin to the obstacles typical of most Herbert adaptations — sprawl is the mind-killer, not fear.

From Salon

A winner and an experienced tactician, Ranieri came out of retirement to take charge of the club he loves above all others - and suggested his arrival was akin to calling in the cavalry.

From BBC

He has spoken of Putin’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 with something akin to admiration, calling it “smart.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• analogous
• comparable
• similar