FULL COUSIN Meaning and
Definition
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Full cousin refers to a familial relationship between individuals who share a common set of grandparents. When two individuals are considered full cousins, it means that they are both the children of siblings who are also siblings themselves. This means that their parents share the same set of parents, making them siblings, and in turn, their respective children are considered full cousins.
A full cousin is distinguished from other types of cousins by the fact that they share a closer genetic relationship due to having grandparents in common. While they may not share the same direct lineage, they are considered to be part of the same generational tier within the extended family.
The term "full" in full cousin is used to emphasize the level of closeness in relation compared to other types of cousins. For instance, a half-cousin refers to a person who shares only one common grandparent, whereas a first cousin once removed signifies a cousin belonging to a different generation.
Additionally, the term "full cousin" is often used to differentiate between cousins and other types of relatives, highlighting both their familial connection and the level of shared heritage. This specific terminology helps clarify the precise relationship within the extended family tree, aiding in genealogical research and defining the extent of the family network.
Common Misspellings for FULL COUSIN
- dull cousin
- cull cousin
- vull cousin
- gull cousin
- tull cousin
- rull cousin
- fyll cousin
- fhll cousin
- fjll cousin
- fill cousin
- f8ll cousin
- f7ll cousin
- fukl cousin
- fupl cousin
- fuol cousin
- fulk cousin
- fulp cousin
- fulo cousin
- full xousin
Etymology of FULL COUSIN
The term "full cousin" is derived from two different origins.
The word "cousin" comes from the Old French term "co(u)sin", which originated from the Latin word "consobrinus", meaning "a relative". It was then adapted into Middle English as "cosin" or "cusin". Over time, it became the commonly used word for a relative who shares a common ancestor but is not a sibling.
The word "full" in "full cousin" is a way to distinguish between different types of cousins. It implies that the cousins share both their maternal and paternal lineages, meaning they have the same set of grandparents. This term is used to differentiate "full cousins" from "half cousins", who share only one common ancestor—either a common father or a common mother.
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