cognitive

[kog-ni-tiv]

adjective

1. of or relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc. .

   cognitive development;

   cognitive functioning.

2. of or relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.

ˈcognitive

/ ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to cognition

Other Word Forms

• cognitively adverb
• cognitivity noun
• noncognitive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cognitive¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Medieval Latin cognitīvus, equivalent to Latin cognit(us) “learned, known” ( cognition ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

But scientists now know uncorrected hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

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The boy, who spent months in intensive care, has continued to gain cognitive endurance.

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School district officials expect the grounds to contain elevated levels of lead, which can cause permanent cognitive impairments in children.

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"Previous studies have shown that transfusions of blood or plasma from young mice improved cognitive decline in older mice, but that is difficult to translate into a therapy," Svendsen said.

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Three-quarters of women experience symptoms – from physical changes like joint pain, weight gain and hot flushes to cognitive effects such as memory issues and brain fog.

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