Definition of Cognation

1. Noun. Line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family.

Exact synonyms: Enation, Matrilineage
Generic synonyms: Unilateral Descent

2. Noun. (anthropology) related by blood.
Exact synonyms: Blood Kinship, Consanguinity
Category relationships: Anthropology
Generic synonyms: Family Relationship, Kinship, Relationship
Antonyms: Affinity
Derivative terms: Consanguine

Definition of Cognation

1. n. Relationship by blood; descent from the same original; kindred.

Definition of Cognation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cognation

cogitation
cogitations
cogitative
cogitator
cogitators
cogito
cogitos
coglucosidase
Cognac
cognacs
cognate
cognate
cognately
cognates
cognate word
cognation (current term)
cognations
cognisable
cognisance
cognisant
cognise
cognised
cognises
cognising
cognition
cognition
cognitional
cognitions
cognition disorder
cognitive

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