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cognitively

 

[ kɒɡˈnɪtɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in mental processes

Relating to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Synonyms

cerebrally, intellectually, mentally.

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Word Description / Examples
cognitively

This word is best used when talking about mental processes related to thinking, knowing, and understanding. It is often used in psychology and education.

  • Children develop cognitively at different rates.
  • The disease impacts patients cognitively, affecting their memory and problem-solving skills.
mentally

This word is used to describe actions or states related to the mind. It can apply broadly from everyday contexts to psychological discussions.

  • He prepared mentally for the upcoming exam.
  • She felt mentally exhausted after a long day.
intellectually

This word is appropriate when discussing activities or tasks that require thinking and reasoning. It can apply to both academic and general contexts.

  • She excelled intellectually throughout her academic career.
  • The discussion was intellectually stimulating.
cerebrally

This word is used when focusing on intellectual activities related to the brain's function. It often applies to discussions in neuroscience or very intellectual contexts.

  • He enjoyed books that challenged him cerebrally.
  • The movie was more cerebrally stimulating than emotionally engaging.

Examples of usage

  • She approached the problem cognitively, analyzing the data and drawing logical conclusions.
  • Children develop cognitively through various learning experiences.
  • The therapist focused on addressing the patient's cognitively distorted beliefs.
  • The study aimed to explore how individuals cognitively process information.
  • Training programs can help individuals cognitively enhance their skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "cognitively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cognitivamente

🇮🇳 संज्ञानात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 kognitiv

🇮🇩 secara kognitif

🇺🇦 когнітивно

🇵🇱 poznawczo

🇯🇵 認知的に (にんちてきに)

🇫🇷 cognitivement

🇪🇸 cognitivamente

🇹🇷 bilişsel olarak

🇰🇷 인지적으로 (인지적으로)

🇸🇦 إدراكيًا

🇨🇿 kognitivně

🇸🇰 kognitívne

🇨🇳 认知地 (rènzhī de)

🇸🇮 kognitivno

🇮🇸 vitsmunalega

🇰🇿 танымдық тұрғыдан

🇬🇪 კოგნიტიურად

🇦🇿 kognitiv olaraq

🇲🇽 cognitivamente

Etymology

The adverb 'cognitively' is derived from the word 'cognitive', which comes from the Latin word 'cognoscere', meaning 'to get to know'. The concept of cognitive processes and cognition has been studied extensively in psychology and neuroscience, focusing on how the mind processes information, learns, remembers, and thinks. The term 'cognitively' is commonly used in academic and professional settings to describe activities and processes that involve mental functions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,447, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.