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cognitively

American  
[kahg-ni-tiv-lee] / ˈkɑg nɪ tɪv li /

adverb

  1. 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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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

They say, ‘Why would he mention Hannibal Lecter? He must be cognitively in trouble.’

From Slate Jun. 11, 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

The question isn’t whether AI is cognitively dangerous, the question is whether you’re using it as a crutch or as a coach.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

The music education methods of Orff, Dalcroze, Kodály, etc., offer easily implemented solutions to add layers of cognitively challenging musical activities to something as simple as a song.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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