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 relativesib5A word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognate wordCognates - as an adjective satellite
Having the same ancestral language
Example: "Cognate languages"
Related by blood
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
akin8blood-relatedconsanguine14consanguinealconsanguineous17kin7Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is COGNATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cognates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCOGNATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is COGNATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cognates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOGNATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
