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consanguinity

[ kon-sang-gwin-i-tee ]
/ ˌkɒn sæŋˈgwɪn ɪ ti /
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noun

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

RELATED WORDS

lineage, agnate, cognate, affiliation, kindred, strain, connection, race, affinity, kin, brotherhood, sisterhood, kinship, filiation, kindredship

Nearby words

conrad, joseph, conrail, conroe, cons., consanguineous, consanguinity, consarned, conscience, conscience clause, conscience money, conscience-stricken

Origin of consanguinity

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

consanguinity

/ (ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪtɪ) /

noun

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

Derived Forms

consanguineous or consanguine, adjectiveconsanguineously, adverb

Word Origin for consanguinity

C14: see con-, sanguine
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Medicine definitions for consanguinity

consanguinity

[ kŏn′săng-gwĭn′ĭ-tē ]

n.

Relationship by blood or by a common ancestor.
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