Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Cognation

• (n.) Relationship by blood; descent from the same original; kindred.
• (n.) Participation of the same nature.
• (n.) That tie of consanguinity which exists between persons descended from the same mother; -- used in distinction from agnation.

Synonyms of Cognation

• Matrilineage
• Enation
• Consanguinity
• Blood Kinship

Antonyms of Cognation

• Affinity

Homophones of Cognation