Once removed

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1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.1.1 Usage note 1.2 Related Terms

English

Adjective

once removed, also, less commonly, once-removed (no comparative or superlative forms)

1. (family relationship) One generation apart.

   Phil and Andre are first cousins once removed

Usage note

If two cousins are from different generations to the common ancestor, the term removed indicates how many generations apart they are.

For example, if Phil and Marie are first cousins (have a common grandparent), and Marie has a son Andre, Phil and Andre are first cousins once removed.

Related Terms

• cousin
• first cousin
• removed