Definitions and Examples of cognate, related, similar
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having the same linguistic derivation as another; related by blood.
Example
Spanish and Italian are cognate languages, which means they share a common origin.
Having a connection or association with something else.
Example
The two books are related because they both deal with the theme of love.
Having qualities or characteristics in common; alike in some way.
Example
The two paintings are similar in style and color palette.
Key Differences: cognate vs related vs similar
- 1Cognate refers to words that have the same linguistic origin or are related by blood.
- 2Related implies a connection or association with something else.
- 3Similar denotes having qualities or characteristics in common.
Effective Usage of cognate, related, similar
- 1Language Learning: Use cognate to identify words that have the same meaning in different languages.
- 2Academic Writing: Utilize related to show the connection between different concepts or ideas.
- 3Comparisons: Use similar to compare two or more things that share common traits.
Remember this!
The antonyms of noncognate have distinct meanings. Cognate refers to words that have the same linguistic origin or are related by blood. Related implies a connection or association with something else, while similar denotes having qualities or characteristics in common. These words can be used in various contexts, such as language learning, academic writing, and comparisons.
