| 单词 | consanguinity |
| 释义 | consanguinity (once / 11016 pages) n The noun consanguinity means "relation by blood," so if you want to dazzle your brother, point out that consanguinity isn't the only reason you hang out with him — he's also a great guy! Consanguinity comes from the Latin com- "together" and sanguineus "of blood," which itself can be traced back even farther, to the early 14th century when the Old French word sanguin (fem. sanguine) meant "a type of red cloth." So blood gets its name from the vivid red color it matches, and consanguinity describes the people who, as family members, share the same blood. WORD FAMILYconsanguinity: consanguinities+/consanguine: consanguinely, consanguinity USAGE EXAMPLESSecond is the Principle of Consanguinity, which says, ‘a piece of a thing can represent the whole of a thing.’ Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind(2007) She tests Ignacio's capacity for self-abnegation, ultimately pushing him toward a terrifying bond that transcends even the ties of consanguinity. Los Angeles Times(Apr 22, 2016) To select a book or poem from the ether for chat was best handled in print, though we could revisit favorites for euphoric consanguinity. The New Yorker(Mar 28, 2016) n (anthropology) related by blood Syn|Ant|Hyper blood kinship, cognation affinity (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship family relationship, kinship, relationship (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption |
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