What's the difference between agnate and agnatic?

Agnate


Definition:

  • (a.) Related or akin by the father's side; also, sprung from the same male ancestor.
  • (a.) Allied; akin.
  • (n.) A relative whose relationship can be traced exclusively through males.

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Agnatic


Definition:

  • (a.) Pertaining to descent by the male line of ancestors.

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