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

Once again, players take control of Sam (Norman Reedus), a porter who is tasked with connecting Mexico to the Chiral Network (a communication system akin to the internet). —Richard Newby, Time, 6 Dec. 2025

Famel claims that the bike is akin to 125cc ICE motorcycles, promising a top speed of around 60 mph (100 km/h). —New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025

Chatbot use may then be a symptom, Sarma said, akin to how one of his patients with bipolar disorder showers more frequently when entering a manic episode—the showers warn of but do not cause mania. —Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025

Remaining in their homeland was akin to a death sentence. —Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025

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