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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  1. Affinal as an adjective (family):

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

  1. Consanguineous as an adjective:

    Related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.