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 Definitions of connate  [ˈkɒn eɪt]  

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Definition of 'connate' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) connate
existing in a person or thing from birth or origin; inborn.

2.  connate
associated in birth or origin.

3.  connate
allied or agreeing in nature; cognate.

4.  connate
(of anatomical parts) firmly united; fused.

5.  connate
congenitally joined, as leaves.

6.  connate
trapped in sediment at the time the sediment was deposited:
connate water.

Etymology:  (1635–45; < LL connātus, ptp. of connāscī to be born at the same time with)

Definition of 'connate' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) connate
of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united
"a connate tomato flower"

2. (adj) connate, cognate
related in nature
"connate qualities"


Definition of 'connate' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) connate
born with another; being of the same birth

2. (adj) connate
congenital; existing from birth

3. (adj) connate
congenitally united; growing from one base, or united at their bases; united into one body; as, connate leaves or athers. See Illust. of Connate-perfoliate



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