Affinal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law. not-comparable

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    (anthropology) related by marriage wordnet

Synonyms

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affineagnateakincognateconnatekindred

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"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

From Latin affīnis (“kindred”) + -al.

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in law

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