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- [kon-eyt]
- /ˈkɒn eɪt/
- /ˈkɒ.neɪt/
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- [kon-eyt]
- /ˈkɒn eɪt/
Definitions of connate word
- adjective connate existing in a person or thing from birth; congenital or innate 3
- adjective connate allied or associated in nature or origin; cognate 3
- adjective connate (of similar parts or organs) closely joined or united together by growth 3
- adjective connate (of fluids) produced or originating at the same time as the rocks surrounding them 3
- adjective connate inborn; innate 3
- adjective connate coexisting since birth or the beginning 3
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Origin of connate
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Late Latin connātus (past participle of connāscī to be born at the same time with), equivalent to Latin con- con- + nā- (short stem of nāscī) + -tus past participle suffix (see nascent)
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Parts of speech for Connate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
connate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
connate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for connate
adj connate
- agnate — related by descent from a common male ancestor
- akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
- cognate — Cognate things are related to each other.
- consanguine — having the same ancestry or descent; related by blood.
- consanguineous — having the same ancestor; closely related
adjective connate
noun connate
- homegirl — a girl or woman from the same locality as oneself.
- good buddy — Citizens Band Radio Slang. the operator of a CB radio; fellow operator (often used as a form of direct address while broadcasting).
- amiga — a female friend.
- cuz — Cuz is an informal way of saying because.
- pal — a special air service offered by the U.S. Postal Service for sending parcels from 5 to 30 pounds (2.3 to 13.5 kg) to overseas servicemen: only the regular parcel post rate to the U.S. port of shipment plus $1 is charged. Compare SAM (def 2).
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