connate
[adjective]
Synonyms: innate, congenital, connatural, inborn, indigenous, inherited, native, natural, unacquired, inherent, constitutional, deep-seated, elemental, essential, indwelling, intrinsic, related, affiliated, agnate, akin, allied, cognate, consanguine, incident, kindred

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connate adjective. ['kɒneɪt] M17.
[Late Latin connatus pa. pple of connasci, formed as CON- + nasci be born: see -ATE².]
1. Existing in a person from birth; innate, congenital. M17.

2. Of the same or similar nature; allied; congenial. M17.

3. Botany & Zoology. Of parts or organs: congenitally united, so as to form one part or organ. L18.

4. Formed at the same time, coeval. E19.

5. Geology. Of water: trapped in a sedimentary rock during its deposition. E20.

■ connately adverb L19.

■ connateness noun M17.

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