cognition — the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑːɡˈnɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cognition works best after three cups of coffee and a good night's sleep.
- Age-related changes in cognition are a normal part of the aging process.
- His cognition was so sharp that he could solve puzzles faster than a computer.
cognition
NOUN[/kɑːɡˈnɪʃən/]
the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
Her cognition sharpens as she connects scattered clues on the detective board.
Cognition brings recognition, changing her position!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Cognition derives from Latin cognoscere, meaning 'to know' or 'to become acquainted with.' The word emerged from ancient philosophical discourse as thinkers sought to describe human thought processes and the mechanism of understanding.
Breakdown
co- (together) + gnoscere (to know) = cognoscere (to recognize, to perceive). The suffix -tion converts the verb into a noun denoting the act or process of knowing.
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“My cognition works best after three cups of coffee and a good night's sleep.”
“Age-related changes in cognition are a normal part of the aging process.”
“His cognition was so sharp that he could solve puzzles faster than a computer.”
“Scientists study cognition to understand how the human mind processes information.”
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