Definitions
- Describing words that have a common origin or are derived from the same root. - Referring to languages that share a common ancestor or have similar vocabulary and grammar. - Talking about related or similar concepts, ideas, or terms in different fields of study.
- Describing a close relationship or connection between people or things. - Referring to a shared ancestry or common origin. - Talking about similar or related qualities, characteristics, or interests.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a connection or relationship between things.
- 2Both words imply a shared origin or commonality.
- 3Both words can be used to describe similarities or connections in different contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Cognate is primarily used in linguistics to describe language relationships, while kindred has a broader usage in describing relationships between people, things, or qualities.
- 2Focus: Cognate emphasizes the shared origin or common etymology of words or languages, while kindred focuses on the closeness or similarity of relationships or qualities.
- 3Scope: Cognate is more specific and technical, referring specifically to language relationships, while kindred is more general and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Formality: Cognate is more formal and commonly used in academic or technical writing, while kindred is more informal and can be used in everyday conversation or writing.
Remember this!
Cognate and kindred both describe connections or relationships between things, but they have different focuses and usage. Cognate is primarily used in linguistics to describe shared origins or common etymology of words or languages, while kindred has a broader usage in describing relationships between people, things, or qualities. Cognate is more formal and technical, while kindred is more informal and versatile.
