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

A.) Connates

B.) Cognates

C.) Synonyms

D.) Antonyms

E.) Homonyms

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Giada Molina

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9 May, 12:38

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

A.) Connates

B.) Cognates

C.) Synonyms

D.) Antonyms

E.) Homonyms

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Answers (2)

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Cristina Calhoun · Answer 1

B, Cognates. A synonym is multiple words the mean the same thing, antonyms are the same thing but mean the opposite,

Tobias Smith · Answer 2

B) Cognates

Explanation:

Connates does not pertain to this question. Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Cognates are words of different languages that universally mean the same thing.

What is the term for words from different languages that look similar and mean the same thingA.) ConnatesB.) CognatesC.) SynonymsD.) AntonymsE.) Homonyms

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

A.) Connates

B.) Cognates

C.) Synonyms

D.) Antonyms

E.) Homonyms