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.
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The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
In a move akin to Born United's, Prometheus Esoterica's website no longer features such products.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Companies have acknowledged that not having a plan for AI is akin to not having plan for a website in the early 2000s or a plan for mobile apps following the launch of the iPhone.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Little Elm’s reemergence has been one akin to an old-school NBA rebuild.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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