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cognate

Short Definition : having a common origin; related linguistically; allied by blood; similar or akin in nature; Ex. cognate languages; N.

Definition
(noun) one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another Definition
(noun) a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language
Synonyms : cognate word
Definition
(adj) related in nature
Synonyms : connate
Example Sentence
  • connate qualities
Definition
(adj) having the same ancestral language
Example Sentence
  • cognate languages
Definition
(adj) related by blood
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cognate

or co(together) + nate(born), so those who are born together (like twins) have the same origin.

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cognate=co-originate

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cognate-nate- this is the one to rememebr ,if u can resemble this nate ,with native,then it brings us to the answer,native people are related linguistically,probly similar in akin and also origin an may be blood...!!

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cognate -> co - generate => generated together i.e. having common origin

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cognates=co(2GEATHER)+gna(DNA)+te(test)....WHEN DNA TEST IS DONE...ALL CAME TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE RELATED BY BLOOD

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its lik co-originate

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cognate= co originate

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CO(together)+NATES(nates means buttocks)....buttocks are of the same person and hence they have the same origin....

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cognate = cog ( connected together) + nate; connected together in a net i.e same origin.

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In Electrical machine cogging term means stator & rotor is interlock & rotating together.

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co(common) + gnate(originate). Or, Blood coagulates or clots so blood relatives.

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cognitive

Short Definition : having to do with knowing or perceiving related to the mental processes; N. cognition: the mental process of knowing

Definition
(adj) of or being or relating to or involving cognition
Example Sentence
  • cognitive psychology
  • cognitive style
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cognitive

Root word COGN meaning=know.so, recognize, cognitive, incognito,cognizance all means know.aur wyse v knowledge k bina kahan COGNIZANT jayse bari softwere company me placement hoti hai yaar?

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For those who read artificial intelligence...u must be knowing the COGNITIVE modulo approach...

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COGNITIVE Sciences... Science pertaining to intelligence/brain

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nit- similar to wit,,ie, related with respect to knowledge and mental processes. also , gn- which may bring in mind,gnana, ie, knowledge.

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Think of Cogs been turned in your head by a native as you gather knowledge.

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cognizance

Short Definition : knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware

Definition
(noun) having knowledge of
Example Sentence
  • he had no awareness of his mistakes
  • his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
  • their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive
Definition
(noun) range of what one can know or understand
Synonyms : ken
Example Sentence
  • beyond my ken
Definition
(noun) range or scope of what is perceived
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cognizance

only "knowledgeable" students get placed in "cognizant" during placements!! thus cognizance -> knowledge

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Cogni - "mind" + Zance (sense) - "aware". Zance - resembles sense!

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COGNIZANCE(a BPO firm)is now going to launch its KPO(Knowledge Processing Outsourcing)

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cohabit

Short Definition : live together

Definition
(verb) share living quarters; usually said of people who are not married and live together as a couple
Synonyms : live together shack up
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cohabit

co - together, habit resembles habitat ie, a living place..so cohabit, is living together..

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CO HABIT: ppl who have same(CO0 HABIT , only can leave together..if u have same habits than u can live together

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cohere

Short Definition : stick together

Definition
(verb) come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
Synonyms : adhere cleave cling stick
Example Sentence
  • The dress clings to her body
  • The label stuck to the box
  • The sushi rice grains cohere
Definition
(verb) cause to form a united, orderly, and aesthetically consistent whole
Example Sentence
  • Religion can cohere social groups
Definition
(verb) have internal elements or parts logically connected so that aesthetic consistency results
Example Sentence
  • the principles by which societies cohere
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cohere

involves word "co"+"here" everybody come here...means stay together

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co again resembles together, her resembles aa female, so anyone,wants not to live together with a pretty woman(her),but,would like to stick together...lol..!!!

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cohere similar to adhere which also means -> stick to

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cohere sounds more like adhere which means stick to or stick together.

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cohesion

Short Definition : tendency to keep together

Definition
(noun) the state of cohering or sticking together Definition
(noun) (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) Definition
(noun) (physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cohesion

SIMILAR TO ADHESION WHICH KEEPS TOGETHER...

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coiffure

Short Definition : hairstyle

Definition
(noun) the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) Definition
(verb) arrange attractively
Synonyms : arrange coif coiffe do dress set
Example Sentence
  • dress my hair for the wedding
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for coiffure

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coiffure - in this word, if you can see, fure, read it as fur..which is the hair of animals. If you check the oi letters in the word, take it as oil and oil is used for hairstyling..!!

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coiffure=c(coconut)+oi(oil)+ffure(for fur)......for betterment of hair style...

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coin

Short Definition : make coins; invent or fabricate (a word or phrase); N. coinage: word or phrase recently invented

Definition
(noun) a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money Definition
(verb) make up
Example Sentence
  • coin phrases or words
Definition
(verb) form by stamping, punching, or printing
Synonyms : mint strike
Example Sentence
  • strike coins
  • strike a medal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for coin

coin-coin is invented...coins are minted(fabricated,invented) in everyage,every minute..so coinage,recent invention...lol..!!

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coincidence

Short Definition : the chance occurrence, at the same time, of two or more seemingly connected events; V. coincide: happen at the same time; be in agreement; CF. coincident; CF. coincidental

Definition
(noun) an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
Synonyms : happenstance
Definition
(noun) the quality of occupying the same position or area in space
Example Sentence
  • he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs
Definition
(noun) the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
Example Sentence
  • the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for coincidence

co+incident......two incidents happening at same time is coincidence

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colander

Short Definition : utensil with perforated bottom used for straining

Definition
(noun) bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods
Synonyms : cullender
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for colander

colander- ol(hole) ander(under) ie hole in bottom..wr bottom of an utensil..!!

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colander reminds me about the character CALANDER(Satish Kaushik) in the movie mr.india. He was a Bawarchi in movie and bawarchi makes food in utensils.

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how to wash coriander use a colander !

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calender will hav dates and colander will have holes

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co-land-under - the holes in a sieve is used to land the pure liquid under it.

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