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- Dictionaryconsanguinity/ˌkɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/
noun
- 1. the fact of being descended from the same ancestor: "the marriage was annulled on grounds of consanguinity"
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Consanguinity is the quality or state of being related by blood or marriage. Learn more about the word history, examples, and legal definition of consanguinity from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Consanguinity (from Latin consanguinitas 'blood relationship') is the characteristic of having a kinship with a relative who is descended from a common ancestor. Many jurisdictions have laws prohibiting people who are related by blood from marrying or having sexual relations with each other.
Consanguinity is the condition of being blood relations, such as cousins or siblings. Learn how to use this word in law, biology and other contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Consanguinity definition: relationship by descent from a common ancestor; kinship (distinguished from affinity).. See examples of CONSANGUINITY used in a sentence.
CONSANGUINITY meaning: 1. the condition of being blood relations (= related to someone by birth, not marriage): 2. the…. Learn more.
Consanguinity means relationship by blood or kinship, or close affinity or connection. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.
The noun consanguinity means "relation by blood," so if you want to dazzle your brother, point out that consanguinity isn't the only reason you hang out with him — he's also a great guy!
