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akin

a·kin [ ə kín ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. similar: similar or closely related to something

2. related: related by blood

3. sharing common origin: describes languages that share a common origin or ancient forms

[Mid-16th century. <a, reduced form of of]
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