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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Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Inside, there’s a unique two-tone color split for throne-like front seats and rear jump seats, with standard Dinamica—akin to nubby Alcantara—dressing seat inserts and door trim.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
His resume is more akin to that of the most interesting man in the world than to that of a broadcaster.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
The faster the test, the faster the response One tool that could improve that situation is rapid tests, akin to the kind that became widely used during COVID.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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