consanguineous
adjective
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Definition of consanguineous
: of the same blood or origin specifically : descended from the same ancestor consanguineous brothers
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Synonyms & Antonyms for consanguineous
Synonyms
biological (also biologic), birth, natural
Antonyms
adopted, adoptive, nonbiological
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The first known use of consanguineous was in 1601
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consanguineous
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Medical Definition of consanguineous
: of the same blood or origin specifically : relating to or involving persons (as first cousins) that are relatively closely related consanguineous marriages
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Legal Definition of consanguineous
: of the same blood or origin specifically : descended from the same ancestor
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