adj
cognate
Cognate (adj) means Connected by blood or birth; in law, specifically related through the mother's side.
adj
1
Connected by blood or birth; in law, specifically related through the mother's side.
2
Sharing a common nature or origin with something else.
3
(linguistics) Coming from the same original word in an earlier language.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cognātus (“related by blood”), formed from co- and gnātus (“born”). Compare Portuguese cognato and Spanish cognado; it is a doublet of connate and cognatus.
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What is the meaning of cognate?
"cognate" (adj) means connected by blood or birth; in law, specifically related through the mother's side.
What is another word for cognate?
Other words for "cognate" include kin, consanguineous, akin, consanguine, consanguineal, connate.
What is the opposite of cognate?
The opposite of "cognate" is unrelated.
What are the different meanings of cognate?
"cognate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected by blood or birth; in law, specifically related through the mother's side; 2. Sharing a common nature or origin with something else; 3. (linguistics) Coming from the same original word in an earlier language.
