Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > C Synonyms of cognation Find synonyms for: Noun 1. matrilineage, enation, cognation, unilateral descent usage: line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family 2. consanguinity, blood kinship, cognation, kinship, family relationship, relationship usage: (anthropology) related by blood WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of cognation (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: soupon Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language