connate

connate

(kŏn′āt′, kŏ-nāt′)

adj.

1. Existing at birth or from the beginning; inborn or inherent.

2. Biology Joined or united with a structure of the same kind, as sepals or petals.

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con′nate′ly adv.

con′nate′ness n.

connate

(of plant organs) originally distinct, but growing together and joining.