cognizant — having knowledge or awareness; being conscious of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having knowledge or awareness; being conscious of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑɡnɪzənt/
Example Sentences
- The detective was cognizant that the butler's alibi sounded suspiciously like a soap opera plot.
- Students should be cognizant of the academic requirements before choosing their major.
- He was cognizant that eating ice cream for breakfast wasn't nutritionally sound, but it was his birthday.
cognizant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑɡnɪzənt/]
having knowledge or awareness; being conscious of something
The detective stayed cognizant of every small detail in the crime scene.
Cog-nice ant knows everything - always cognizant and aware!
Stay cognizant and elegant, never arrogant
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know' or 'to become acquainted with,' combined with the suffix '-ant' (one who does or is). The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
cogn- (know, from Latin cognoscere) + -izant (aware of, from suffix -ant meaning 'one who is') = cognizant (one who knows or is aware)
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📝Examples
“The detective was cognizant that the butler's alibi sounded suspiciously like a soap opera plot.”
“Students should be cognizant of the academic requirements before choosing their major.”
“He was cognizant that eating ice cream for breakfast wasn't nutritionally sound, but it was his birthday.”
“The company executives were cognizant of the market changes affecting their industry.”
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