Question

select the correct answer.
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

Explanation:

• A. Connates: This term is not commonly used in linguistics for words from different languages with similar forms and meanings.
• B. Cognates: Words in different languages that have a common etymological origin, often look similar and have related meanings. For example, "port" in English and "porte" in French (both related to "carry").
• C. Synonyms: Words within the same language that have similar meanings (e.g., "big" and "large" in English).
• D. Antonyms: Words within the same language that have opposite meanings (e.g., "hot" and "cold" in English).
• E. Homonyms: Words within the same language that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings (e.g., "bank" - financial institution or edge of a river).

Answer:

B. cognates