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Describes something that is similar in nature, character, or quality to something else.

ruОписывает что-то, что схоже по природе, характеру или качеству с чем-то другим.esDescribe algo que es similar o relacionado por naturaleza, carácter o cualidad con otra cosa.frDécrit quelque chose qui est semblable par nature, par caractère ou par qualité à autre chose.deBeschreibt etwas, das in Wesen, Charakter oder Qualität einem anderen ähnlich oder verwandt ist.ptDescreve algo que é semelhante em natureza, caráter ou qualidade a outra coisa.zh描述某物在本质、性质或特征上与另一物相似。也可指有亲属关系的、同族的。arيصف شيئًا مشابهًا لشيء آخر في الطبيعة أو الجوهر أو الصفة أو النوع، أو مرتبطًا به ارتباطًا وثيقًا.

1. Similar or related B2 formal

   Having similar qualities or characteristics; comparable.

   • The two paintings are akin in style and color.
   • His behavior was akin to that of a spoiled child.
   • The new policy is akin to the previous one but with minor changes.

   ruСходныйessimilar, semejantefrsemblable, apparentédeÄhnlichptSemelhantezh相似的arمشابه أو مرتبط

   Синонимы: alikealliedanalogouscognatecomparablecorrespondinggermanekindredlikeparallelrelatedsimilar

   Антонимы: differentdissimilardistinctunlikeunrelated

2. Related by blood C1 formal

   Connected by family or ancestry.

   • They are akin through their grandmother.
   • The two tribes are akin, sharing a common ancestor.
   • She felt a bond with him as if they were akin.

   ruРодственныйesEmparentado por sangrefrApparenté par le sangdeBlutsverwandtptParente por sanguezh有血缘关系的arقريب بالنسب

   Синонимы: blood-relatedcognateconsanguineouskindredrelated

   Антонимы: unconnectedunrelated

• more akin comparative form
• most akin superlative form