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cognatic.

Of or relating to a mode of descent calculated from an ancestor or ancestress through any combination of male and female links, or a system of bilateral kinship where relations are traced through both father and mother.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of or relating to a mode of descent calculated from an ancestor or ancestress through any combination of male and female links, or a system of bilateral kinship where relations are traced through both father and mother.

    not-comparable
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From cognate + -ic.

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