Right, so, let's start with the basics.

Dec 10, “Removed” = distance from the cousin in generations A cousin “zero times removed” is a cousin from the same generation as you.

When it comes to family members, the word removed is far more confusing than that.

For example, your first cousin is the child of your parent’s sibling. Your parents were part of the same generation, and so are you and your shrubpruning.barted Reading Time: 7 mins. Removed: When the word"removed" is used to describe a relationship, it indicates that the two people are from different generations.

You and your first cousins are in the same generation (two generations younger than your grandparents), so the word"removed" is not used to describe your relationship.

Jun 11, The words"once removed" mean that there is a difference of one generation between you and the relative in question. So let's say your dad's first cousin Tony.

So Tony is Author: Aoife Hanna.