connation

con·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-eyt]
- /ˈkɒn eɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-eyt]
- /ˈkɒn eɪt/

Definitions of connation word

noun connation a union of similar parts or organs 3
adjective connation existing in a person or thing from birth or origin; inborn: a connate sense of right and wrong. 1
adjective connation associated in birth or origin. 1
adjective connation allied or agreeing in nature; cognate. 1
adjective connation Anatomy. firmly united; fused. 1
adjective connation Botany. congenitally joined, as leaves. 1

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Origin of connation

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Late Latin connātus (past participle of connāscī to be born at the same time with), equivalent to Latin con- con- + nā- (short stem of nāscī) + -tus past participle suffix (see nascent)

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Parts of speech for Connation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Connation

connation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

connation usage trend in Literature

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