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CONNATE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Related in nature

Example:

connate qualities

Synonyms:

cognate; connate

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

related; related to (being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united

Example:

a connate tomato flower

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

Antonym:

adnate (of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached)

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