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Akin

Akin
1. Of the same kin; related by blood; used of persons; as, the two families are near akin.
2. Allied by nature; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind. A joy akin to rapture. The literary character of the work is akin to its moral character. (Jeffrey)
this adjective is used only after the noun.
Origin: Pref. A- (for of) – kin.
Similar or related in quality or character; a feeling akin to terror; kindred souls; the amateur is closely related to the collector.

Last updated on February 26th, 2021

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