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connate Definition

con·nate (kə nāt′, kän′āt′)

adjective

  1. inborn; innate
  2. coexisting since birth or the beginning
  3. having the same origin or nature; related; cognate

Etymology: LL connatus, pp. of connasci, to be born at the same time < L com-, together + nasci, to be born: see nature

connate Related Forms
con′·nately adverb
connate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • water: Connate water Salt water occurring with oil and gas in the reservoir.