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View usage for: consanguinity in British English (ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ) noun1. relationship by blood; kinship 2. close affinity or connection 3. geology (of igneous rocks) similarity of origin, as shown by common mineral and chemical compositions and often texture Derived forms consanguineous (ˌconsanˈguineous) or consanguine (conˈsanguine) adjective consanguineously (ˌconsanˈguineously) adverb Word origin C14: see con-, sanguineconsanguinity in American English (ˌkɑnsæŋˈgwɪnəti; ˌkɑnsænˈgwɪnəti) noun1. relationship by descent from the same ancestor; blood relationship see also UNRESOLVED CROSS REF 2. close association; connection Word origin ME & OFr consanguinite < L consanguinitas: see consanguineous Synonyms of 'consanguinity'blood-relationship, affinity, kin, kinship More Synonyms of consanguinity (formal) Synonyms blood-relationship kindred family tie Additional synonymsDefinition a close similarity in appearance, structure, or quality The two plots share certain obvious affinities. Synonyms similarity, relationship, relation, connection, alliance, correspondence, analogy, resemblance, closeness, likeness, compatibility, kinshipDefinition a person's relatives collectively I'm going to live with my husband's kin. Synonyms family, people, relations, relatives, connections, kindred, kinsmen, kith, kinsfolk, ainga (New Zealand), rellies (Australian, slang) Definition relationship by blood or marriage Synonyms relationship, affinity, consanguinityNearby words ofconsanguinity - conquer
- conqueror
- conquest
- consanguinity
- conscience
- conscience-stricken
- conscientious
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