Meaning
Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree Latin affīnis Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English affinal From Latin affīnis (“kindred”) + English -al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
consanguine
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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