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consanguinity
[ kon-sang-gwin-i-tee ]
noun
- relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship ( affinity ).
- close relationship or connection.
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
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Derived Forms
- ˌconsanˈguineous, adjective
- ˌconsanˈguineously, adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of consanguinity1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of consanguinity1
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Example Sentences
For them, it was "consanguinity of spirit" that attracted their friendship, and not "common point of view."
The results suggest an alarming Republican consanguinity with the anti-Obama birther conspiracy theorists.
The bigotry of Mary regarded not the ties of consanguinity, of natural affection, of national succession.
With the restoration of Charles to the throne of his ancestors, Stuarts of every degree of consanguinity had flocked to London.
They would listen to no excuse; consanguinity required me, and Christmas was not my own.
It may be remarked that there was no sort of consanguinity between them: the relationship was one of mere affection.
A bear-skin mantles him; and you would think him of ursine consanguinity.
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