adj

cognitive

KOG-nih-tihv

adj

Relating to mental processes like thinking, learning, memory, and reasoning.

"The test measured the children's cognitive development."

"Cognitive decline is a common concern as people age."

How to Use Cognitive

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In plain EnglishTo do with thinking and mental processes, rather than feelings or emotions.

Common pairings

cognitive ability cognitive decline cognitive behavioral therapy cognitive skills

more cognitive comparative, cognitives plural, most cognitive superlative

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From Latin cognitus, "known," the past participle of cognoscere, "to get to know."

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