con·san·guin·i·ty (k n s n-gw n -t , -sng-)n. pl. con·san·guin·i·ties 1. Relationship by blood or by a common ancestor. 2. A close affinity or connection. |
consanguinity [ˌkɒnsæŋˈgwɪnɪtɪ]
n
1. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) relationship by blood; kinship
2. close affinity or connection
3. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology (of igneous rocks) similarity of origin, as shown by common mineral and chemical compositions and often texture
[see con-, sanguine]
consanguineous , consanguine adj
consanguineously adv
consanguinity
blood relationship. Cf. affinity.
See also: Relationship
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | consanguinity - (anthropology) related by blood anthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings family relationship, kinship, relationship - (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption affinity - (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship |
Translations
consanguinity
n → Blutsverwandtschaft f
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