Cognitive

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɡnətɪv/

Definitions of cognitive

adjective relating to cognition, the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses

Example Sentences

A1 Children develop their cognitive abilities through play.

A2 Simple puzzles can help improve cognitive skills.

B1 Learning a new language can enhance cognitive function.

B2 Critical thinking is a key cognitive skill needed for problem-solving.

C1 Advanced cognitive processes are involved in decision-making.

C2 Neuroscientists study the complex cognitive mechanisms of the brain.

Examples of cognitive in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to investigate the cognitive processes involved in decision-making.

informal I find it fascinating how our cognitive abilities develop as we grow older.

slang She's got some serious cognitive skills when it comes to problem-solving.

figurative His cognitive flexibility allowed him to adapt quickly to new situations.

Grammatical Forms of cognitive

• past tense: cognized
• plural: cognitives
• comparative: more cognitive
• superlative: most cognitive
• present tense: cognizes
• future tense: will cognize
• perfect tense: has cognized
• continuous tense: is cognizing
• singular: cognitive
• positive degree: cognitive
• infinitive: to cognize
• gerund: cognizing
• participle: cognized

Origin and Evolution of cognitive

First Known Use: 1586 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cognitive' originates from the Latin word 'cognoscere' which means 'to know'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 16th century to refer to the mental process of acquiring knowledge, the term 'cognitive' has evolved to encompass a broader range of mental processes including perception, reasoning, memory, and problem-solving.