1
: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype
The dog and fox are closely akin.
2
: essentially similar, related, or compatible
His interests are akin to mine.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Mash those together and the result is akin to a live-action Pixar movie without the nuanced execution.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
That lets the Mercedes to pivot around corners or obstacles with a turning circle akin to a subcompact car, at speeds up to 24 km/h, which is especially welcome on narrow or forested trails, or even your local campground.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
That lets the Mercedes to pivot around corners or obstacles with a turning circle akin to a subcompact car, at speeds up to 24 km/h, which is especially welcome on narrow or forested trails, or even your local campground.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2024
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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