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Cogitate: meaning, definitions and examples

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cogitate

 

[ หˆkษ’dส’ษชteษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thinking deeply

To cogitate means to think deeply or carefully about something. It often implies a process of deliberation and reflection where one considers various aspects of a topic before drawing conclusions. Cogitation may also involve problem-solving, as it requires concentration and thoughtful analysis. This term is often used in academic or intellectual contexts where critical thinking is essential.

Synonyms

consider, contemplate, ponder, reflect

Examples of usage

  • She needed to cogitate before making a final decision.
  • The scientist took time to cogitate over the results of the experiment.
  • He prefers to cogitate in silence, away from distractions.

Translations

Translations of the word "cogitate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cogitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‹เคšเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachdenken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memikirkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั€ะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmyล›laฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ƒใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cogiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cogitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๊ฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชููƒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™emรฝลกlet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ premรฝลกฤพaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€่€ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razmiลกljati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนะปะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ–แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cogitar

Etymology

The word 'cogitate' originates from the Latin verb 'cogitare,' which means 'to think, consider, or reflect.' This Latin term is derived from the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'agitare,' meaning 'to set in motion,' which relates to the idea of bringing thoughts together in a mental process. The first recorded use of 'cogitate' in English dates back to the late 16th century. Over the centuries, the term has been adopted predominantly in philosophical, academic, and literary discussions, emphasizing deep and serious thought. As intellectual pursuits became more valued during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, the use of 'cogitate' evolved to articulate the importance of careful consideration and reflective thinking, integral to these movements.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,308, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.