cog
nate
Plural
cognates
1
a word that shares the same origin as another word in a different language
- 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.
- Students learning multiple languages often find it helpful to identify cognates for building their vocabulary.
- English and German have many cognates, such as "mother" and "Mutter," which share a common linguistic origin.
- Recognizing cognates can make it easier to understand the meaning of words in a foreign language.
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2
one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another
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