akin

adjective

1. of kin; related by blood (usually used predicatively): cousins who were too closely akin for marriage.
2. allied by nature; having the same properties: Something akin to vertigo was troubling her.
3. having or showing an affinity; kindred: They are emotionally but not intellectually akin.

adjective (postpositive)

1. related by blood; of the same kin
2. (often foll by to) having similar characteristics, properties, etc