ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cognacy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cognacy is a noun meaning (linguistics) The relationship between cognates; the condition of sharing a common ancestor term in another language.

Meaning

(linguistics) The relationship between cognates; the condition of sharing a common ancestor term in another language.

More Meanings

  1. (linguistics) The degree to which two languages share cognates, usually expressed as a percentage

Example Sentences

In Table 13.1 are given the percentages for the degrees of cognacy between pairs of languages in the Upper Cross group.
First, in depending on vocabulary, as opposed to morphology or grammar, one runs the risk of assuming cognacy between similar words when the real explanation is borrowing.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cognacy

Depending on context, synonyms include cognateness, cognancy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cognation, cognancy, cognate, cognateness, homologue, cohesion.

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