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

The human brain repeatedly reuses the same cognitive "blocks" across many different situations, combining and recombining them to form new patterns of behavior.

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He had also claimed through his union that he was unable to be interviewed owing to ill health affecting his cognitive and physical abilities.

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It is found at elevated levels in people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.

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Research over the years has highlighted the devastating impact air pollution is having on young children across the world - leading to stunted development, weaker immunity and lower cognitive ability.

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How do you get cognitive diversity in a company?

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