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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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
This one’s for the lead in the NFC South, although two 7-7 teams vying for a division title is akin to Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider as finalists for an Oscar.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
However, a fresh look at the data sent back by the Cassini robotic orbiter and another go at the sums indicates that the truth might be less oceanic and more akin to a frosty dessert.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
This will require managers and HR leaders to continuously shape and redeploy teams (of both humans and digital contributors), akin to managing a supply chain rather than a static roster.
—Kevin Oakes, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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