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.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Those are akin to having put together examples of people playing a sport, some examples containing no mistakes, and other examples revealing discernable mistakes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Capturing a mood over 15 takes on a three-page day is akin to being able to meditate by candlelight while in the bath.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The model is somewhat akin to health insurance, but Sedera isn’t subject to the same regulations.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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