Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

affinal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: af-fi-nal
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Meaning

adj

Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.

Example Sentences

"The names of their affinal relatives must be avoided in speaking either to a man or woman, or even when speaking in their presence."

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin affīnis Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English affinal From Latin affīnis (“kindred”) + English -al.

Synonyms

affine

Antonyms

consanguine

Rhymes With

final vinyl spinal vaginal intestinal semifinal doctrinal quarterfinal urinal cerebrospinal transvaginal mediastinal

Questions

What does affinal mean?: Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.
Where does affinal come from?: Etymology tree Latin affīnis Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English affinal From Latin affīnis (“kindred”) + English -al.

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