Cognate:
-realted to similar, same ancestors, realted by blood
-adjective
-Twins are always cognate to each other.
-kin, cognatus, nasci
Derivative:
-the adapted version of something
-adjective or noun
-The human has derived from the ape.
-Derived, derive, derivable
Diminutive
-a small object, a small person
-adjective
-The small people were very diminutive in stature.
-diminish, diminution, deminutivus
Inflection:
-molding of someones voice, change in sound
-noun
-The boy went through inflection during puberty.
-iniflect, modulation, inflectional
Orthography:
-the study of proper spelling ways and proper english
-noun
-The english teacher was very good with orthography.
-orthographer, orthographist, correct
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