noun

affines

affi·nes 2 syllables

(genealogy) A relative by marriage, an in-law.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Affines

(genealogy) A relative by marriage, an in-law.

How to use Affines

Affines is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include in-law — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Affines

Antonyms for Affines

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How many syllables does affines have?

Affines has 2 syllables: affi·nes. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is affines?

Affines is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for affines?

Words with similar meanings to affines include in-law. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use affines in a sentence?

Affines can be used in sentences where a noun describing (genealogy) a relative by marriage, an in-law. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as affines?

Affines starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does affines have?

Affines has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.