cognitive

[ kog-ni-tiv ]

adjective

1. of or relating to cognition; concerned with the act or process of knowing, perceiving, etc. :

   cognitive development;

   cognitive functioning.

2. of or relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.

ˈcognitive

/ ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to cognition

Other Words From

• cogni·tive·ly adverb
• cogni·tivi·ty noun
• non·cogni·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cognitive¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Medieval Latin cognitīvus, equivalent to Latin cognit(us) “learned, known” ( cognition ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

The best predictor of academic persistence is mastering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills by kindergarten.

From Science Daily

As we age, our cognitive and motor functions deteriorate, which in turn affects our independence and overall quality of life.

From Science Daily

She has a deep understanding of and a postmodern comfort with cognitive dissonance, with lyrics that describe the affective landscape of the gap between our gestures and expectations.

From Salon

However, "cognitive performance and decision-making" could be affected at this altitude, it adds.

From BBC

"One major component of this study was correlating the cognitive abilities of children with maternal blood levels of the drugs. This opens the door to future work and might inform better dosing strategies."

From Science Daily

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