Cognitive
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/noun
Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Did you know?The root of 'cognitive' is linked to the Latin word 'cognitio', which not only means knowledge but also hints at deeper, often hidden forms of understanding and awareness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gno-
“to know, recognize, perceive”
Latin
Latin
cognoscere
“to know, become acquainted with, recognize”
Latin
Latin
cognitio
“knowledge, understanding, perception”
Old French
Old French
cognitif
“relating to knowledge or awareness”
Modern English
English
cognitive
“pertaining to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.”
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