Cognizant

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɡnəzənt/

Definitions of cognizant

adjective having knowledge or awareness; conscious

Example Sentences

A1 I am cognizant of the importance of wearing a seatbelt in the car.

A2 She is cognizant of the fact that she needs to study for her exams.

B1 The team members should be cognizant of the project deadlines.

B2 As a manager, it is important to be cognizant of employee morale.

C1 The CEO is cognizant of the potential risks involved in the merger.

C2 The diplomat was cognizant of the delicate political situation in the region.

Examples of cognizant in a Sentence

formal It is important to be cognizant of the potential risks involved before making any decisions.

informal I don't think she is cognizant of the consequences of her actions.

slang He's not really cognizant of how much trouble he's in.

figurative She was cognizant of the storm brewing within her own mind.

Grammatical Forms of cognizant

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

Origin and Evolution of cognizant

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cognizant' originated from the Latin word 'cognoscere' which means 'to get to know'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'having knowledge or being aware of something', the word 'cognizant' has evolved to also imply being mindful or conscious of a situation or fact.