cognation

Meanings

Plural: cognations

Noun

line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family
(anthropology) related by blood
A cognate relationship.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English cognacion, cognacioun, from Latin cognātiō; equivalent to cognate + -ion.

Synonyms

blood kinship, consanguinity, enation, matrilineage

Antonyms

affinity

Scrabble Score: 12

cognation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cognation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cognation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

cognation is a valid Words With Friends word