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Synonyms of consanguine

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for consanguine is cognate. Other synonyms of consanguine are consanguineous and same-blooded. The opposite of consanguine is affinal.

Synonyms and similar words for consanguine

adjectiveRelated by birth or "by blood", i.e. having close ancestors in common.

  • consanguineousRelated by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.
  • akin
  • cognateAllied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.
  • consanguinealRelated by bloodline; consanguineous.
  • same-bloodedHaving the same blood or sharing identical blood lineages; consanguineous.
  • natural obsoleteRelated by birth; genetically related.

Opposite of consanguine

adjectiveRelated by birth or "by blood", i.e. having close ancestors in common.

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

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Meaning of consanguine

  1. adjective Related by birth or "by blood", i.e. having close ancestors in common.
  2. noun A person related to another by birth.

Full definition of consanguine

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Questions about synonyms of consanguine

What is another word for consanguine?
Consanguine has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cognate, consanguineous and same-blooded.
What is the opposite of consanguine?
The opposite of consanguine is affinal.
What does consanguine mean?
Consanguine means related by birth or "by blood", i.e. having close ancestors in common.

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