cognate
cog
ˈkɑ:g
kaag
nate
neɪt
neit
British pronunciation
/kˈɒɡneɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "cognate"in English

Cognate
01

a word that shares the same origin as another word in a different language

example
Examples
Linguists often compare cognates across different languages to trace their historical connections.
02

one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another

cognate
01

sharing the same ancestors

example
Examples
The two cousins are cognate, sharing a common ancestry through their maternal grandparents.
02

related in nature

03

having the same ancestral language

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