What does connate mean?
Connate means Of the same or a similar nature; proceeding from the same stock or root..
Connate
/kəˈneɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
Of the same or a similar nature; proceeding from the same stock or root..
Definitions by Sense
- Of the same or a similar nature; proceeding from the same stock or root.
- Inborn.
- (botany) United with other organs of the same kind (for example sepals connate with sepals, petals connate with petals, or stamens with stamens).
- (geology) Trapped within a rock at the time of its formation (especially of water or petroleum).
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Synonyms for connate
Antonyms for connate
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Word Forms
- more connate
- most connate
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for connate?
Common synonyms include akin, cognate, connate, kindred.
What is the opposite of connate?
Possible antonyms include adnate.
How do you use connate in a sentence?
Use connate where its definition matches the intended context.
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