cognition
UK: kɒɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n | US: kɑːɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n
n. the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
n. a result of this process; a perception, sensation, or intuition.
cognition = cogn<know> + ition<noun suffix>
- cogn (from Latin cognoscere, meaning "to know, recognize")
- ition (noun-forming suffix indicating action or state, from Latin -itio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "cognition" traces back to Latin cognitio, derived from cognoscere ("to know"). The root cogn appears in related terms like "recognize" and "incognito," consistently conveying the idea of knowledge or awareness. The suffix -ition transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the process or result of knowing. This reflects the word’s journey from a physical act of recognition to an abstract mental process in modern psychology.
Advanced cognition distinguishes humans from other animals.
Her research focuses on the cognition of infants.
The study measures cognition through problem-solving tasks.
Aging can affect memory and cognition.
Artificial intelligence aims to mimic human cognition.