cognate
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/ˈkɑːɡneɪt/
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/ˈkɒɡneɪt/
adjective
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Words or languages that come from the same source or have a common origin.
German and Dutch are cognate languages, sharing a lot of similar words and grammar.
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Things that are related and therefore have similarities.
The two companies had a cognate development strategy, focusing on innovation and sustainability.
noun
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A word that has the same origin as another word.
‘Haus’ and ‘house’ are cognates, both coming from the same Germanic root.
translation
Words or languages that come from the same source or have a common origin.; Things that are related and therefore have similarities.
A word that has the same origin as another word.
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cognates