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cognoscente

 

[ หŒkษ’ษก.nษ™สŠหˆสƒen.teษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art expert

A cognoscente is a connoisseur or expert, particularly in the fine arts or other specialized fields. This term is used to describe someone who has a deep understanding and appreciation of a specific subject, often able to discern subtle qualities that may not be apparent to others. Cognoscenti are often sought after for their opinions and insights due to their extensive knowledge and experience. The term emphasizes a level of expertise that goes beyond casual familiarity.

Synonyms

aficionado, connoisseur, expert, specialist

Examples of usage

  • She is a cognoscente of classical music.
  • The gallery hosted an event for art cognoscenti.
  • As a cognoscente of wine, he could identify the region immediately.
  • The cognoscenti praised the artist's innovative style.

Translations

Translations of the word "cognoscente" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cognoscente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ahli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znawca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ฐใƒŽใ‚ทใ‚งใƒณใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cognoscente

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conocedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uzman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ฌธ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุจูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ znalec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ znalec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poznavalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพekkingarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผtษ™xษ™ssis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conocedor

Etymology

The word 'cognoscente' is borrowed from the Italian term, which in turn comes from the Latin 'cognoscens', the present participle of 'cognoscere', meaning 'to know' or 'to recognize'. This Latin root is related to the word 'cognition', which deals with the process of acquiring knowledge. The term was adopted into English during the 19th century, primarily used in art and cultural contexts to refer to individuals with specialized knowledge or taste. Over time, 'cognoscente' has come to embody not only expertise but also a sophisticated and discerning sensibility, particularly in aesthetic judgments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,677, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.