connate
pronunciation
How to pronounce connate in British English:
UK ['kɒneɪt]
How to pronounce connate in American English:
US ['kɒneɪt]
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- Adjective:
- of similar parts or organs; closely joined or united
- related in nature
Word Origin
- connate (adj.)
- 1640s, from Late Latin connatus "born together, twins," past participle of connasci "to be born together," from com- "together" (see com-) + nasci "to be born" (Old Latin gnasci; see genus). Related: Connation.
Example
- 1. Tepals 4 or 5 , basally slightly connate , caducous .
- 2. Connate water is also described as fossil water .
- 3. The term connate implies born , produced or originated together .
- 4. Perianth segments connate , hardening and forming an urceolate body in fruit ; anther appendage inflated and bladderlike .
- 5. Perianth of female flowers conspicuous , connate into a tube ; leaves sometimes concolorous .