cognizance

Meanings

• Noun

  Awareness or knowledge of something.

  - "The cognizance of a problem is the first step to finding a solution."
  - "His cognizance of the situation allowed him to make an informed decision."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cognizance
recognize , devise , surprise , realize

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Variants

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cognizance , cognizances , take cognizance of

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'cognoscere', meaning 'to get to know'.

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Trivia

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1. Cognizance is a term often used in legal contexts to refer to a person's awareness or understanding of their actions and their consequences.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'cognizance' was also used to refer to the process of recognizing someone as a vassal or subject.

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Related Concepts

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1. consciousness: Related concept, as cognizance refers to an awareness or knowledge, consciousness is the state of being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

2. knowledge: Related concept, as cognizance is a form of knowledge or awareness, it is closely related to the concept of knowledge in general.

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Culture

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In literature, cognizance is often used to refer to a character's awareness or understanding of a situation. In art, cognizance can be depicted as a symbol of knowledge or enlightenment.

How to Memorize "cognizance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb turning on in your head to represent the concept of cognizance.
   - Visualize yourself gaining knowledge or awareness of a new situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cognizance' with the idea of awareness or knowledge.
   - Think of the word 'aware' as a synonym for cognizance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cognition Is Knowing' to remember the meaning of cognizance.
   - Create a sentence using the word cognizance to help remember its definition.

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