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cognitively

American

[kahg-ni-tiv-lee] / ˈkɑg nɪ tɪv li /

adverb

in a way that relates to cognition; involving mental processes, such as knowing, perceiving, thinking, etc., often in contrast to emotion or will.

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Some participants had well-established dementia risk factors, including hypertension and high cholesterol, during their 60s and 70s yet remained cognitively healthy decades later.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

"It's good across our holistic health spectrum, good physically, cognitively, socially, psychologically and emotionally," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The court heard that Zambada suffered from several health conditions and would need treatment in custody, with Judge Cogan describing him as "drifting towards cognitively impaired."

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

He is 15 years older, but in another 15 years, he may not be as physically or cognitively strong.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026

Having students identify or “analyze” what is going on in the song is educationally sound and cognitively effective.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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