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Meaning of consanguineous
The primary meaning of "consanguineous" refers to being related by blood or having a common ancestor.
Etymology of consanguineous
The word "consanguineous" originates from the Latin words "con" meaning "together" and "sanguineus" meaning "of blood", with the suffix "-ous" forming an adjective
Historically, the term has been used in law, anthropology, and genealogy to describe relationships by blood
Synonyms
Definitions
- Relating to or denoting a relationship by blood, especially between people with a common ancestor
- * Having a common ancestor, especially within a certain number of generations
Usage Examples
- The consanguineous relationship between the two families was evident in their shared surname and physical characteristics
- * The study of consanguineous marriages in certain cultures revealed a higher incidence of genetic disorders
Antonyms
unrelated
unrelated by blood
non-familial
non-kin
non-consanguine
adoptive
foster
step
estranged
distant
unconnected
disconnected
separate
distinct
non-genetic
non-hereditary
non-inherited
non-ancestral