consanguine
/kɔn'sæɳgwin/ Cách viết khác : (consanguineous) /,kɔnsæɳ'gwiniəs/
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Definition
Adjective 1. Related by blood: Describes a familial connection between people who share a common biological ancestor, indicating a blood relationship.
Usage
The adjective "consanguine" is a formal, technical term primarily used in legal, anthropological, or medical contexts to specify a biological kinship. It directly modifies nouns referring to people or the relationship itself.
Examples
- The inheritance law prioritized consanguine heirs over those related only by marriage.
- In many traditional societies, consanguine ties form the basis of social organization.
- A consanguine relationship, such as between siblings or parent and child, carries specific genetic implications.
Advanced Usage
- "consanguine marriage": A marriage between individuals who are biologically related (e.g., cousins).
- Some cultures historically practiced consanguine marriage to keep wealth within the family.
- Used in contrast to "affinal" relationships (those created by marriage).
Variants and Related Words
- Consanguineous (adj): The more common adjectival form, identical in meaning to "consanguine."
- They discovered they were consanguineous, sharing a great-grandparent.
- Consanguinity (n): The state or quality of being related by blood.
- The degree of consanguinity determines legal rights in some cases.
Synonyms
- Blood-related
- Biological (in the context of family)
- Agnatic (specifically related through male descent)
- Cognatic (related through either male or female descent)
Antonyms
- Affinal: Related by marriage.
- Unrelated
- Adoptive (in a legal or social, but not biological, sense)
Notes
"Consanguine" is less frequently used in everyday conversation than its synonym "blood-related." The term is precise and carries no inherent positive or negative connotation, though the consequences of consanguinity (e.g., in genetics) may be discussed positively or negatively depending on context.
Adjective
- related by blood