cognisant

Meanings

• adjective

  Having knowledge or awareness of something.

  - "The cognizant employee was aware of the company's new policy."
  - "John's cognizant understanding of the subject impressed his professor."

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Antonyms

unwitting

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cognisant
conscientious , dissonant , obligation

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Variants

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cognizant

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Etymology

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From the Latin cognoscente, present participle of cognoscere, meaning 'to get to know' or 'to learn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cognizant' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a party who is aware of and understands the proceedings.

2. In medicine, a cognizant patient is one who is aware and informed about their diagnosis and treatment.

3. The term 'cognizant' comes from the Latin word cognoscente, which means 'to know' or 'to learn'.

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Related Concepts

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1. conscious: Related term meaning aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

2. awareness: The state of being conscious and attentive to one's surroundings.

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Culture

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The term 'cognisant' has been used in various contexts, including legal and medical fields. In law, a cognizant party is one who is aware of and understands the proceedings. In medicine, a cognizant patient is one who is aware and informed about their diagnosis and treatment.

How to Memorize "cognisant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lightbulb turning on in your head to represent the idea of being cognizant.
   - Visualize yourself in a classroom, taking notes and paying close attention to the lecture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cognizant' with the idea of being informed or knowledgeable.
   - Think of the term 'cognizant' as a synonym for 'aware' or 'conscious'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cognizant: Conscious Of What Is Going On In This Nation'.

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