noun

cognition

cognition, perception, awareness

The study focuses on human cognition.

The study focuses on human cognition.

Language is a key aspect of cognition.

Language is a key aspect of cognition.

((...)) the mental process of knowing The study focuses on human cognition.

Synonyms: perception, awareness, understanding, thought

From Latin 'cognitio' (knowledge), from 'cognoscere' (to get to know).

'co-' (together) + 'gn' (know). Cognition is the process of 'knowing together' all the information your brain receives.

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