How Do You Spell COGNATE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒɡne͡ɪt] (IPA)

Cognate is a word that shares the same linguistic roots or etymology with another word. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) pronunciation key. The first sound is /k/ which is pronounced as a consonant sound in the back of the mouth. The second sound is /ɒ/ which is pronounced as an open mid-back vowel sound. The third sound is /ɡ/ which is pronounced as a voiced velar stop. The fourth sound is /neɪt/ which is pronounced as a diphthong consisting of a long vowel sound and a glide. The spelling of cognate is phonetically sound and easy to learn.

COGNATE Meaning and Definition

1. A cognate, in the linguistic context, refers to a set of words derived from the same root language or origin, typically indicating similar meanings or related concepts. These words belong to different languages that share a common ancestry or are related in historical development. Cognates often exhibit similar phonetic structures and retain semantic similarities, reflecting their shared etymology.

   Cognates can be observed in various language families, such as the Romance languages (e.g., Spanish, French, Italian) that trace their roots back to Latin. For instance, the English word "mother" has cognates in Spanish ("madre"), French ("mère"), and Italian ("madre"). These words possess comparable phonetic forms and share a common meaning derived from Latin's "mater".

   The existence of cognates can facilitate language learning, as recognizing and understanding these connections can aid in acquiring new vocabulary or grasping the meaning of words in unfamiliar languages. Furthermore, cognates can also provide insights into historical language changes and relationships between different linguistic groups.

   However, it is worth noting that not all words with similar forms across languages necessarily indicate cognates. Sometimes, they may result from coincidental resemblances or language contact, rather than a shared ancestral origin. Careful examination of phonetic correspondences, semantic relationships, and historical evidence is necessary to determine if words are truly cognate.

2. • Related or allied by blood; proceeding from the same stock or family; having relation to; allied.

   • A male relation through the mother.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for COGNATE

• conat
• commnate
• cognative
• cognitve
• ignate
• conote
• cognito
• covenate
• cordnate
• coclate
• conatt
• signate
• cogante
• cognatee
• congeidae
• connate
• cosonate
• cognato
• cohnite
• coptate
• Corntte
• conatle
• conste
• cogatd
• cohate
• connatel
• corvate
• Cownte
• Cowntte
• Coamate
• Coginite
• coquate
• Cyonate
• Choonate
• cognaise
• cognatied
• congname
• cotenate

Etymology of COGNATE

The word "cognate" comes from the Latin word "cognatus", which is a combination of "co-" meaning "together" and "gnatus" meaning "born". The term originally referred to people who were born of the same parents or born from the same lineage. Over time, the term expanded its meaning to include words that share a common origin or are derived from the same root.

Similar spelling words for COGNATE

• cognitive,
• cognition,
• cognation.

Plural form of COGNATE is COGNATES