cognitive
/ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
adjective
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.
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Adjective 2 meanings
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.
Intellectual.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Medieval Latin cognitīvus, from Latin cognitus, perfect passive participle of cognōscō (“to get to know”) + -īvus (adjective suffix).
COGNITIVE at a glance
COGNITIVE has 9 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (C 3 + O 1 + G 2 + N 1 + I 1 + T 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,849 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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