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cognation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cognation has 2 senses
  1. matrilineage, enation, cognation - line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family
    --1 is a kind of unilateral descent
  2. consanguinity, blood kinship, cognation - related by blood
    --2 is a kind of kinship, family relationship, relationship

Definitions from the Web

Cognation

Description:

Cognation refers to a strong connection or relationship between individuals or entities based on common ancestry, family ties, or shared characteristics.

Examples:

As a noun:

  • 1. The cognation between the two ancient tribes was evident through their similar rituals and traditions.
  • 2. The historical records highlight the cognation among different royal families in the region.

As an adjective:

  • 1. The cognation bond between siblings helped them support each other during difficult times.
  • 2. The company's cognation policies aim to promote a sense of unity among employees.

As a verb:

  • 1. The genealogist tries to cognate the family trees of various individuals to analyze their common lineage.
  • 2. The professor encourages students to cognate different theories to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

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