Cognation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɒɡˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cognation is a noun meaning (now chiefly linguistics) A cognate relationship.
Meaning
(now chiefly linguistics) A cognate relationship.
Example Sentences
This being the case, proof of cognation remains elusive even in the case of conspicuous lexical lookalikes.
Cowan (1957a, 1957b) has established the following CVC cognation percentages using for his 'Tami Group' only the languages classed by the present writer as constituting the Upper Tami Families.
[…] these stones, I say, gratifie our sight, as having a nearer cognation with the Soul of Man, that is Rational and Intellectual, and therefore is well pleased when it meets with any outward Object that fits and agrees with those congenite Ideas her own nature is furnished with.
Word Forms
- cognations
Synonyms for cognation
Depending on context, synonyms include enation, consanguinity, matrilineage.
Antonyms for cognation
Common opposites include affinity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include matrilineage, consanguinity, enation, cognancy, cognacy, cognateness.
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