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Synonyms of cognate

9 similar words

Another word for cognate is kindred. Other synonyms of cognate are connate, consanguine, same-blooded and consanguineous.

Synonyms and similar words for cognate

adjectiveAllied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.

akin
same-bloodedHaving the same blood or sharing identical blood lineages; consanguineous.
consanguineRelated by birth or "by blood", i.e. having close ancestors in common.
consanguineousRelated by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.
consanguinealRelated by bloodline; consanguineous.
natural obsoleteRelated by birth; genetically related.

adjectiveOf the same or a similar nature; of the same family; proceeding from the same stock or root.

allied
kindredConnected, related, cognate, akin.
connateOf the same or a similar nature; proceeding from the same stock or root.

Meaning of cognate

adjective Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.
adjective Of the same or a similar nature; of the same family; proceeding from the same stock or root.
adjective Descended from the same source lexemes (same etymons) of an ancestor language.

Full definition of cognate

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Questions about synonyms of cognate

What is another word for cognate?: Cognate has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as kindred, connate, consanguine, same-blooded and consanguineous.
What does cognate mean?: Cognate means allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (law) related on the mother's side.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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