noun

cognition

cognition

Human cognition is a complex process.

Human cognition is a complex process.

The study focuses on the development of cognition.

The study focuses on the development of cognition.

((as a concept)) cognition Human cognition is a complex process.

Synonyms: perception, awareness, understanding

From Latin 'cognitio' (knowledge), from 'co-' (together) and 'gnoscere' (to know).

Think of 'recognize' - to know again. Cognition is the mental process of knowing.

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