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Cognate Word

Description:

A cognate word refers to a word that originates from the same linguistic ancestor as another word, often sharing similar meanings and forms.

Senses:

1. Part of Speech: Noun

   Definition: A word in one language that has a common origin with a word in a different language.

   Example: The English word "father" and the Spanish word "padre" are cognates.

2. Part of Speech: Adjective

   Definition: Relating to or demonstrating a shared linguistic origin.

   Example: English and German have numerous cognate words due to their common roots.

Usages:

• When learning a new language, identifying cognate words can help understand vocabulary more easily.
• Etymologists often study cognate words to trace the historical development of languages.

Related Products:

• Cognate Words Dictionary
• Books on Etymology