affinal
|af-fi-nal|
C1
/əˈfaɪnəl/
marriage-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affinal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'affinis,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'finis' meant 'end or boundary.'
Historical Evolution
'affinis' transformed into the French word 'affinal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affinal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related by boundary or proximity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related by marriage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related by marriage, as opposed to blood relations.
In many cultures, affinal relationships are as important as blood relations.
Synonyms
in-lawmarital
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/23 04:06