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[ˈkɒɡneɪt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of a word) having the same linguistic derivation as another (e.g. English father, German Vater, Latin pater)
(e.g: the term is obviously cognate with the Malay segan)
- related; connected
(e.g: cognate subjects such as physics and chemistry)
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Origin
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early 17th century: from Latin cognatus, from co- ‘together with’ + natus ‘born’
[ˈkɒɡneɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a cognate word
- a blood relative, especially on the mother's side
Phrases:
Origin
:
early 17th century: from Latin cognatus, from co- ‘together with’ + natus ‘born’
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