cognates
|cog-nates|
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/ˈkɑːɡˌneɪts/
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/ˈkɒɡˌneɪts/
(cognate)
related by origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cognate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cognatus,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'gnatus' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'cognatus' transformed into the French word 'cognat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cognate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'words with a common origin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
words that have a common etymological origin.
The English word 'mother' and the German word 'Mutter' are cognates.
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Last updated: 2025/06/14 02:54