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- [ag-neyt]
- /ˈæg neɪt/
- /ˈæɡ.neɪt/
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- [ag-neyt]
- /ˈæg neɪt/
Definitions of agnate word
- adjective agnate related by descent from a common male ancestor 3
- adjective agnate related in any way; cognate 3
- noun agnate a male or female descendant by male links from a common male ancestor 3
- noun agnate a relative through male descent or on the father's side 3
- adjective agnate related through male descent or on the father's side 3
- abbreviation AGNATE akin 3
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Origin of agnate
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin agnātus paternal kinsman, variant of ad(g)nātus born to (past participle of adgnāscī), equivalent to ad- ad- + -gnā be born + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Agnate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agnate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
agnate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agnate
adj agnate
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- affiliated — If an organization is affiliated with another larger organization, it is officially connected with the larger organization or is a member of it.
- allied — Allied forces or troops are armies from different countries who are fighting on the same side in a war.
- related — associated; connected.
- connate — existing in a person or thing from birth; congenital or innate
noun agnate
- uncle — a brother of one's father or mother.
- mother-in-law — the mother of one's husband or wife.
- in-law — a relative by marriage.
- grandparents — a parent of a parent.
adjective agnate
- kindred — a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk; kin.
Top questions with agnate
- what is an agnate?
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