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- [kon-sang-gwin-i-tee]
- /ˌkɒn sæŋˈgwɪn ɪ ti/
- /kɒnsæŋˈgwɪnɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-sang-gwin-i-tee]
- /ˌkɒn sæŋˈgwɪn ɪ ti/
Definitions of consanguinity word
- noun consanguinity relationship by blood; kinship 3
- noun consanguinity close affinity or connection 3
- noun consanguinity (of igneous rocks) similarity of origin, as shown by common mineral and chemical compositions and often texture 3
- noun consanguinity relationship by descent from the same ancestor; blood relationship 3
- noun consanguinity close association; connection 3
- noun consanguinity relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship (distinguished from affinity). 1
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Origin of consanguinity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English consanguinite (< Anglo-French) < Latin consanguinitās. See consanguineous, -ity
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Parts of speech for Consanguinity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consanguinity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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consanguinity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consanguinity
noun consanguinity
- lineage — the number of printed lines, especially agate lines covered by a magazine article, newspaper advertisement, etc.
- agnate — related by descent from a common male ancestor
- cognate — Cognate things are related to each other.
- affiliation — If one group has an affiliation with another group, it has a close or official connection with it.
- kindred — a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin.
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