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Congenite vs Cognation - What's the difference?

congenite | cognation |

As an adjective congenite

is (obsolete) congenital.

As a noun cognation is

a cognate relationship.

congenite

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (obsolete) congenital
  • * 1662 , , Book II, A Collection of Several Philosophical Writings of Dr. Henry More, p. 54:
    • " and therefore [the Soul of Man] is well pleased when it meets with any outward Object that fits and agrees with those congenite Ideas her own nature is furnished with."

    cognation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a cognate relationship
  • * 1662 , , Book II, A Collection of Several Philosophical Writings of Dr. Henry More, p. 54:
    • " these stones, I say, gratifie our sight, as having a nearer cognation with the Soul of Man, that is Rational and Intellectual, and therefore is well pleased when it meets with any outward Object that fits and agrees with those congenite Ideas her own nature is furnished with."