cognoscente

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is highly knowledgeable or informed about a particular subject.

  - "The cognoscente of art gathered to discuss the latest exhibition."
  - "He was considered a cognoscente in the field of quantum physics."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑn.jəˈʃɛn.ti/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of cognoscente that leads to same result
cognoscente , cognoscenti

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'cognoscente' meaning 'known to' or 'acquainted with'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cognoscenti' is the plural form of cognoscente.

2. In Italian culture, cognoscenti are often depicted as wearing monocles and smoking cigars.

3. Cognoscente is also the name of a famous Italian winery.

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Related Concepts

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1. experts: Cognoscente are experts in a particular field or domain.

2. connoisseurs: Cognoscente and connoisseurs are synonymous terms, both meaning a highly knowledgeable person.

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Culture

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In literature, cognoscente is often used to describe characters who are experts or insiders in a particular field or social circle.

How to Memorize "cognoscente"

1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Italian origin of the word 'cognoscente'.

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