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

The spinoff is billed as being akin to a true-crime docuseries with Jimmy Olsen (played by Skyler Gisondo in the summer blockbuster directed by James Gunn) from Superman hosting. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Others suggest going significantly further and effectively regulating alcohol marketing akin to tobacco, where language used in print ads is tightly controlled and TV or radio commercials are banned altogether. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

Why has a college degree become akin to an unaffordable luxury for millions of Americans? — Thomas Adam, Fortune, 13 July 2026

For decades, the Supreme Court had all but ignored the 2nd Amendment, viewing it as a somewhat outdated provision involving militias, akin to the 3rd Amendment. — Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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