akin
UK: əˈkɪn | US: əˈkɪn
adj. related by blood or family origin
adj. similar in character or nature
The word "akin" originates from Middle English, combining the prefix "a-" (a reduced form of "of" or "on") with "kin," meaning family or relatives. "Kin" itself derives from Old English "cynn," meaning race or family. Over time, "akin" evolved to describe not just blood relations but also metaphorical similarities in nature or character. This shift reflects how familial ties were historically central to conceptualizing likeness.
The two languages are akin in their grammatical structures.
Her kindness made her akin to a mother figure in the community.
The problem is akin to what we faced last year.
Their traditions are akin to those of their ancestors.
The new policy is akin to a band-aid solution.