connate
|con-nate|
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/ˈkɑːneɪt/
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/ˈkɒneɪt/
born together; innate
Etymology
'connate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'connatus', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'natus' meant 'born'.
'connate' changed from the Latin word 'connatus' (medieval/late Latin) and entered English usage from Renaissance/early modern scholarly Latin to produce the modern English adjective 'connate'.
Initially it meant 'born together' in a literal sense; over time it evolved to mean 'innate' or 'having a common origin' in broader and figurative uses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
specifically in geology, water trapped in the pores of sedimentary rocks at the time of their deposition (connate water).
The sandstone formation still contained connate that affected its porosity.
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Adjective 1
existing together from birth; innate; inherent.
Her connate sense of justice influenced every decision she made.
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Adjective 2
related by origin; arising from the same source; of the same nature or origin.
The two languages are connate, sharing many common roots.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 21:22