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Affinal

Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.

📖 Definitions of "Affinal"

adjective

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Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.

🔄 Synonyms of "Affinal"

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Word	Definition
related	Standing in relation or connection.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Affinal"

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Word	Definition
related	Standing in relation or connection.
kinsnoun	(collectively) Persons of the same race or family; kindred.
biological	Of or relating to biology.
consanguinenoun	A person related to another by birth.
cognatenoun	One of a number of things allied in origin or nature.
avunculatenoun	(anthropology) The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
linealnoun	(law, history and anthropology) Relating to aspects of lineage, such as descent, succession, inheritance or consanguinity.
halfnoun	One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
associatenoun	A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or employee.
consanguinous	Alternative form of consanguineous. [Related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.]
insidenoun	The interior or inner part.
consanguineousnoun	Related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.
a-kin	Obsolete form of akin. [(of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood.]
avunculocal	(anthropology, of a society, culture, or system) Characterized by couples living with the husband's maternal uncle.
kindrednoun	(often plural only) Distant and close relatives, collectively; kin.
a kin	Obsolete form of akin. [(of persons) Of the same kin; related by blood.]
agnatenoun	A relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family.
avuncular	In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
next	Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
cogn.	Abbreviation of cognate. [Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.]