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Cognate

Verb / ˈkɔ:ˈgneɪt / Another word for cognate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cognate means related or connected by blood, origin, or nature.

Synonyms & similar words

cognateword bloodrelation bloodrelative akin consanguine bloodrelated consanguineal connate sib consanguineous kin related connected similar akin associated affiliated linked correlated allied kindred resembling analogous homologous corresponding parallel comparable equivalent interrelated pertinent relevant

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  1. The two languages, Spanish and Italian, have many cognate words.
  2. The word 'mother' in English and 'mutter' in German are cognates.
  3. She recognized the cognate words in the foreign language text.
  4. The scientist discovered a cognate relationship between two species.
  5. Learning Spanish was easier for her because of the cognates with her native language.

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