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

Other on-site dining options include Macondo, which sits in a gathering space that feels akin to an elevated hostel lounge, which features live music over Middle Eastern cuisine. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026

Rascher’s testimony included comments about NFL teams potentially adopting a model akin to distribution of college football telecasts, which are not pooled like NFL telecasts. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026

While some turn it into casseroles, others prepare it more simply, akin to our recipe above that is oven-roasted and finished with almonds. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

Nothing akin to Top Gun or Indiana Jones in sight. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 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
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin
• puffin

Kids Definition

akin

adjective

ə-ˈkin 

1

: related by blood

2

: essentially similar or related