Cognitive: meaning, definitions and examples
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cognitive
[ ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv ]
mental process
Relating to the mental process of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Synonyms
cerebral, intellectual, mental
Examples of usage
- Cognitive development is crucial for children.
- She has strong cognitive abilities.
- Our cognitive functions can be influenced by external factors.
psychology
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Synonyms
cognition, perception, understanding
Examples of usage
- Cognitive psychology focuses on how people acquire, process, and store information.
- Her cognitive skills have greatly improved over time.
Translations
Translations of the word "cognitive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cognitivo
🇮🇳 संज्ञानात्मक
🇩🇪 kognitiv
🇮🇩 kognitif
🇺🇦 когнітивний
🇵🇱 poznawczy
🇯🇵 認知的 (にんちてき)
🇫🇷 cognitif
🇪🇸 cognitivo
🇹🇷 bilişsel
🇰🇷 인지적인 (injijeog-in)
🇸🇦 إدراكي
🇨🇿 kognitivní
🇸🇰 kognitívny
🇨🇳 认知的 (rènzhī de)
🇸🇮 kognitiven
🇮🇸 vitsmunalegur
🇰🇿 танымдық
🇬🇪 კოგნიტური
🇦🇿 idrak
🇲🇽 cognitivo
Word origin
The word 'cognitive' originates from the Latin word 'cognoscere', meaning 'to learn' or 'to know'. It first appeared in English in the early 16th century with the general meaning 'knowing' or 'perceiving'. Over time, its usage evolved to specifically refer to mental processes related to acquiring knowledge and understanding. Today, 'cognitive' is commonly used in psychology and neuroscience to describe various mental functions and processes.