cogredient

/kɒˈɡrɛdɪnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a common origin or derivation, especially of two or more words.

“The linguist noted that the two words were cogredient and shared a common Latin root.”

2. noun

a word or words that are cogredient.

“The dictionary listed ‘cogredient’ as a rare or obsolete term.”

Synonyms

  • congruent
  • homologous

Antonyms

  • dissimilar
  • unrelated