What does affinal mean?

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af·fi·nal

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. affinal, affineadjective

    (anthropology) related by marriage

Wiktionary

  1. affinaladjective

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

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  1. affinal

    Affinal refers to a type of relationship or connection established through marriage or remarriage, rather than through direct blood relations. These connections may include in-laws, step-relatives, etc. The term is often used in anthropology or sociology to describe these forms of familial relationships.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Affinaladjective

    related by marriage; from the same source

  2. Etymology: [L. affinis.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of affinal in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of affinal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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