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COGNATES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Cognates.

Cognates - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blood relationblood relativesib

A word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognate word

Cognates - as an adjective satellite

Related in nature

Example: "Connate qualities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connate

Having the same ancestral language

Example: "Cognate languages"

Related by blood

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
akinblood-relatedconsanguineconsanguinealconsanguineouskin

Example Sentences

"Spanish and Portuguese are cognates, making it easier for Spanish speakers to learn Portuguese."
"English and German have many cognates, such as 'house' and 'haus'."
"The word 'music' and 'musique' in French are cognates."
"Chinese and Japanese share some cognates, particularly in their writing systems."
"In linguistics, cognates are words that have a common etymological origin."
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Word Game Points

Is COGNATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cognates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COGNATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is COGNATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cognates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COGNATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is COGNATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cognates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COGNATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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