cognizant
Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a factAware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.
» We are cognizant of the problem.
Meaning
2 sensesAware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.
The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.
gewahr
осозна́вшийosoznávšij, осведомлённыйosvedomljónnyj
(sometimes followed by ‘of’) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
Sapient; self-aware.
Is the cat truly cognizant in any real way?
Examples
4 sentencesWe are cognizant of the problem.
We are very cognizant of the precedent we are setting.
Tom was still cognizant and speaking after the car crash, but he collapsed an hour later.
They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
Translations
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Origin
A new formation from cognizance + -ant; first attested in the 19th century. Compare Old FrA new formation from cognizance + -ant; first attested in the 19th century. Compare Old French conoissant (present participle of conoistre; modern French connaissant), from Latin cognōscentem (accusative singular present participle of cōgnōscō).
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Forms
more cognizant, most cognizant| Comparative | more cognizant Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most cognizant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form