The difference between Affinal and Consanguineous
When used as adjectives, affinal means of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity, whereas consanguineous means related by birth.
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Affinal as an adjective (family):
Of a family relationship by marriage of a relative (or through affinity), as opposed to consanguinity; in-law.
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Consanguineous as an adjective:
Related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.