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

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In principle the same space could be entered by audiences in a number of cities simultaneously, akin to the interactive zone of multiplayer video games. —Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026

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Another season akin to 2024 would go a long way, and a CFP berth and victory at the end would cement his status in Boise State lore for sure. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 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