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cognizable

 

[ ˈkɒɡnɪzəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal term

Capable of being known, recognized, or understood.

Synonyms

discernible, perceptible, recognizable.

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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.

Examples of usage

  • The evidence was not cognizable in court.
  • His actions were not cognizable under the law.
  • The judge ruled that the issue was cognizable by the jury.

Translations

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

Etymology

The word 'cognizable' originates from the Latin word 'cognoscere' which means 'to know'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. Initially, it was used in legal contexts to describe matters that can be dealt with by a court. Over time, its usage expanded to describe anything that is capable of being known, recognized, or understood.