cognitive

CEFRB2

/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to thinking, learning, and understanding.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Cognate; to be recognized as cognate.

Examples

  • The old woman is ninety years old, but her cognitive abilities are impressive.

  • This psychological study investigates the cognitive factors of memory.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • [ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A cognate.

More examples

In context

  • Wanux "white man," cognitive with Aben. awanoch, now used for "Canadian Frenchman";

  • Abenaki awanoch, the cognitive of Penobscot awenoch, means Frenchman,

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Origin

adjective

From Medieval Latin cognitīvus, from Latin cognitus, perfect passive participle of cognōscō (“to get to know”) + -īvus (adjective suffix).