affinal

adj

Etymology

From Latin affīnis (“kindred”) + -al.

Definitions

  1. Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to…

    Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.

    • The names of their affinal relatives must be avoided in speaking either to a man or woman, or even when speaking in their presence.

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