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Definition of cognitively

cognitively

/ˈkɑːɡ.nɪ.tɪv.li/
cog · ni · tive · ly
Adjective:cognitive
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• adverb

1

In a manner relating to or involving the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

"Playing complex strategy games can help keep older adults cognitively sharp."

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• Nearby Words

cognac
cognition
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective cognitive plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Cognitive derives from Medieval Latin cognitivus, from the Latin verb cognoscere ('to get to know, recognize'), combining com- ('together') and gnoscere ('to know').

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