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Definition of cognitive

cognitive

/ˈkɑːɡ.nə.tɪv/
cog · ni · tive
Adverb:cognitively
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cognitive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or involving the conscious mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional or volitional processes.

Example

"Regular physical exercise and adequate sleep have been shown to support healthy cognitive function as people age."

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• Rhymes for cognitive

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cogently
cognac
cognition
cognitive
cognitively
cognizant
cogwheel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Medieval Latin cognitivus, derived from Latin cognitus, the past participle of cognoscere ('to get to know, recognize'), from com- ('together') and gnoscere ('to know').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cognitive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cognitive
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