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incogitant


Meanings
  • adjective

    A state of not being able to think or remember something.


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incogitant
Etymology
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From the Latin 'incogitare', meaning 'to think not of, to neglect, to disregard'.


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  1. The word 'incogitant' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it can be found in literary and scholarly contexts.

  2. In Latin, the prefix 'in-' often indicates a negation or opposite, while 'cogitare' means 'to think'. Therefore, 'incogitare' can be translated as 'not to think' or 'to disregard'.


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  1. contemplation: The act of thinking deeply about something, often with a focus on understanding or gaining insight.

  2. introspection: The act of looking inward to gain a better understanding of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences.


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In literature, 'incogitant' has been used to describe characters who are lost in thought or in a state of deep contemplation. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of introspection or meditation.

How to Memorize "incogitant"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person deep in thought, with a furrowed brow and a blank expression on their face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of being lost in thought or deep in contemplation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word: 'Incogitare' means 'to think not of', so remember that 'incogitant' means 'not thinking'.


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