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Definition of Agnate
1. Noun. One related on the father's side.
Exact synonyms: Patrikin, Patrilineal Kin, Patrilineal Sib, Patrisib
Generic synonyms: Relation, Relative
Derivative terms: Agnatic
Generic synonyms: Relation, Relative
Derivative terms: Agnatic
2. Adjective. Related on the father's side. "A paternal aunt"
Definition of Agnate
1. a. Related or akin by the father's side; also, sprung from the same male ancestor.
2. n. A relative whose relationship can be traced exclusively through males.
Definition of Agnate
1. a relative on the father's side [n -S] : AGNATIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Agnate
1. 1. Related or akin by the father's side; also, sprung from the same male ancestor. 2. Allied; akin. "Agnate words." "Assume more or less of a fictitious character, but congenial and agnate with the former." (Landor) Origin: L. Agnatus, p. P. Of agnasci to be born in addition to; ad + nasci (for gnasci) to be born. Cf. Adnate. A relative whose relationship can be traced exclusively through males. Origin: Cf. F. Agnat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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