consanguinity

[ kon-sang-gwin-i-tee ]

noun

1. relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship ( affinity ).
2. close relationship or connection.

consanguinity

/ ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ /

noun

1. relationship by blood; kinship
2. close affinity or connection
3. geology (of igneous rocks) similarity of origin, as shown by common mineral and chemical compositions and often texture

Derived Forms

• ˌconsanˈguineous, adjective
• ˌconsanˈguineously, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of consanguinity¹

1350–1400; Middle English consanguinite (< Anglo-French ) < Latin consanguinitās. See consanguineous, -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of consanguinity¹

C14: see con- , sanguine

Example Sentences

“In effect, this means that there is no bar for a policyholder from making a person not related to him or her by birth, consanguinity, marriage or adoption as his or her nominee,” said Das to Times Now News.

From Washington Blade

For them, it was "consanguinity of spirit" that attracted their friendship, and not "common point of view."

From The Daily Beast

The results suggest an alarming Republican consanguinity with the anti-Obama birther conspiracy theorists.

From The Daily Beast

The bigotry of Mary regarded not the ties of consanguinity, of natural affection, of national succession.

From Project Gutenberg

With the restoration of Charles to the throne of his ancestors, Stuarts of every degree of consanguinity had flocked to London.

From Project Gutenberg

They would listen to no excuse; consanguinity required me, and Christmas was not my own.

From Project Gutenberg

It may be remarked that there was no sort of consanguinity between them: the relationship was one of mere affection.

From Project Gutenberg

A bear-skin mantles him; and you would think him of ursine consanguinity.

From Project Gutenberg