Cognizant
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/noun
Having knowledge or awareness; conscious.
Did you know?The roots of 'cognizant' trace back to the concept of recognizing one's own thoughts, which ancient philosophers linked to the divine spark of awareness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cognoscere
“to know, recognize, or become acquainted with.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
cognitio
“the act of knowing or understanding.”
Old French
Old French
cognisant
“knowledgeable or aware.”
15th Century
Middle English
cognizant
“having knowledge or awareness.”
Modern English
English
cognizant
“fully aware or conscious.”