cognisant
[ kog-nuh-zuhnt, ‐suhnt, kon-uh‐ ]
adjective
Chiefly British. a variant of cognizant.
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How to use cognisant in a sentence
Henri questioned them closely, and thus became cognisant of several highly significant facts.
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence | Eugne SueI shall not prevent your going, although of course I must not be cognisant of your having so done.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatThose cognisant of the facts concluded that the perpetrator of the mischief was discovered.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantAll along she had been cognisant of the tragedy, yet with her innate cleverness she had not admitted her knowledge.
The Sign of Silence | William Le QueuxIt could hardly be expected that the heir-at-law would have fulfilled these intentions, even had he been cognisant of them.
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