Cognate and Relation

Cognate

Cognate noun - One related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another.

Relation and cognate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Relation" instead a noun "Cognate".

Nearby Word: cognation

Relation

Relation noun - A person connected with another by blood or marriage.

Cognate and relation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cognate" instead a noun "Relation".

Nearby Word: relational
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