akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

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.

Synonyms of akin

• related
• comparable

Examples of akin in a Sentence

The two languages are closely akin.

foxes are closely akin to dogs

Recent Examples on the Web

Should Ilyas’ ploys become known — akin to Ilyas himself being known, and being completely seen — the result would be social suicide. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

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While colleges can now directly pay athletes through revenue sharing, NIL is supposed to involve companies paying athletes for use of their right of publicity akin to endorsement deals in pro sports. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + kin entry 1

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for akin

• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin

Kids Definition

akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

1

: related by blood

2

: essentially similar or related