Cognizable: meaning, definitions and examples

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cognizable

[ˈkɒɡnɪzəb(ə)l ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Capable of being known, recognized, or understood.

Word	Description / Examples
cognizable	Used in legal or formal contexts to describe something that can be understood or recognized by the mind or senses, often referring to offenses or matters that are within the jurisdiction of a court. The crime was cognizable under the local laws. Such disputes are not cognizable by this court.
recognizable	Commonly used to refer to something that is easily identified based on previous knowledge or experience. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Her voice was instantly recognizable on the phone.
perceptible	Used to describe something that can be detected by the senses, usually something that is just noticeable. There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere after the argument. The temperature dropped in a way that was barely perceptible.
discernible	Utilized in situations where something can be clearly identified or distinguished, usually more evident than 'perceptible'. There is a discernible difference between the two proposals. Her nervousness was discernible to everyone in the room.

The word comes from the Latin 'cognoscere', meaning 'to know or recognize'.
Cognizable shares roots with words like cognition, which relates to the process of thinking and knowing.

In law, a cognizable offense is one that can be recognized and acted upon by law enforcement, like a serious crime.
Cognization in legal terms often involves the ability of a court to hear a case, distinguishing it from non-cognizable offenses which are less serious.

Philosophers explore cognizability in discussions about knowledge, where they question what can be known and how.
The debate on cognizable realities can affect theories on perception and interpretation of events.

In cognitive science, understanding what is cognizable can help in studying how the brain processes information and recognizes patterns.
Cognizable phenomena are essential for researchers to classify observable behavior, driving experiments in psychology.

Movies often explore themes of cognizability through characters who struggle with distinguishing reality from delusion.
The concept appears in detective stories where characters must determine what’s cognizable as evidence.

Translations of the word "cognizable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cognoscível

🇮🇳 पहचाने योग्य

🇩🇪 erkennbar

🇮🇩 dapat dikenali

🇺🇦 пізнаваний

🇵🇱 rozpoznawalny

🇯🇵 認識できる

🇫🇷 reconnaissable

🇪🇸 reconocible

🇹🇷 tanınabilir

🇰🇷 인지할 수 있는

🇸🇦 يمكن التعرف عليه

🇨🇿 rozpoznatelný

🇸🇰 rozpoznateľný

🇨🇳 可识别的

🇸🇮 prepoznaven

🇮🇸 þekkjanlegur

🇰🇿 танылатын

🇬🇪 ცნობადი

🇦🇿 tanınan

🇲🇽 reconocible