consanguinity
noun
The relationship between people descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship or close affinity.
Etymology
From Latin "consanguinitas" (blood relationship), from "con" (together) + "sanguinis" (of blood), from "sanguis" (blood).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Laws against marriage within certain degrees of consanguinity are ancient."
- 2.
"DNA testing revealed unexpected consanguinity between the families."
- 3.
"Consanguinity can increase the risk of genetic disorders."
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Fun Fact
Canon law developed complex consanguinity rules for marriage. Medieval Europeans had to prove no common ancestor within seven generations. This was later reduced to four, affecting who could legally marry.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 13 letters (C, O, N, S, A, N, G, U, I, N, I, T, Y)
Scrabble Value: 19 points
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