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cognitive

//ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv//

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

formal

Note for cognitive

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Forms

Comparative
more cognitive
Superlative
most cognitive

Definitions

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

  2. 2.Intellectual.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3378

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Rare
Academic
Uncommon
Literature
Rare

Etymology

From Medieval Latin cognitīvus

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

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