cognition

[kog-nish-uhn]

noun

1. the act or process of knowing; perception.

2. the product of such a process; something thus known, perceived, etc.

3. knowledge.

cognition

/ kɒɡˈnɪʃən /

noun

1. the mental act or process by which knowledge is acquired, including perception, intuition, and reasoning

2. the knowledge that results from such an act or process

cognition

1. The mental process of knowing, including awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.

Other Word Forms

• cognitional adjective
• noncognition noun
• self-cognition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cognition¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English cognicioun, from Latin cognitiōn-, stem of cognitiō “knowledge, a learning,” equivalent to cognit(us) “learned, known” (past participle of cognōscere “to learn, become acquainted,” from co- co- + gnōscere, nōscere “to learn”; know ¹ ) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of cognition¹

C15: from Latin cognitiō, from cognōscere from co- (intensive) + nōscere to learn; see _know

Example Sentences

One gradually destroys memory and cognition, while the other ravages the body through uncontrolled cell growth.

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Her own experience in the workplace left her feeling "vilified and punished severely" when symptoms affected her cognition, pain levels or emotions.

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The data showed that three years after surgery there was an average 75% slowing of the disease based on a measure which combines cognition, motor function and the ability to manage in daily life.

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Study suggests exercise, diet and engagement can improve cognition for those at risk of dementia.

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There’s ongoing research into drugs that might “enhance cognition or treat challenging behaviors like agitation, depression, hallucinations, and other neuro-psychiatric or behavioral symptoms.”

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