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Cognate
01
a word that shares the same origin as another word in a different language
Examples
Linguists often compare cognates across different languages to trace their historical connections.
The study of cognates reveals how languages evolve and diverge from a common ancestor.
02
one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another
cognate
01
sharing the same ancestors
Examples
The two cousins are cognate, sharing a common ancestry through their maternal grandparents.
The family reunion brought together many cognate relatives from distant branches of the tree.
02
related in nature
03
having the same ancestral language
