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incogitant

[ in-koj-i-tuhnt ]

adjective

  1. thoughtless; inconsiderate.
  2. not having the faculty of thought.


incogitant

/ ɪnˈkɒdʒɪtənt /

adjective

  1. rare.
    thoughtless
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • in·cogi·tant·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of incogitant1

First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin incōgitant-, equivalent to in- negative prefix + cōgitant- (stem of cōgitāns ), present participle of cōgitāre “to think”; in- 3 cogitate, -ant
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Word History and Origins

Origin of incogitant1

C17: from Latin incōgitāns, from in- 1+ cōgitāre to think
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Example Sentences

You will see how difficult it would be if it were attempted to eradicate the indolent, careless, incogitant habits so formed in youth.

Incogitant making, will end in unconscionable breaking of covenant; and, if need be, in a cursed abjuration of it; for rash swearing is a precipice to forswearing.

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