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What is the term for words from different languages that look similar and mean the same thing?

A. connates
B. cognates
C. synonyms
D. homonyms



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Cognates are words from different languages that look similar and mean the same thing.


Explanation:

Cognates are the term for words from different languages that look similar and mean the same thing.

For example, water in English is ὑδώρ in Greek, ūdens in Latvian, and Umbr. utur in Latin, all sharing a similar meaning.

Recognizing cognates can help in understanding language roots and connections between different languages.


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