cognitive
UK: ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv | US: ˈkɑːɡnɪtɪv
adj. relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning
adj. involving conscious intellectual activity (e.g., thinking, analyzing)
cogni<know> + tive<adjective suffix>
- cogni: From Latin cognoscere ("to know, learn"), derived from co- (intensive) + gnoscere ("to know"). Retains the core meaning of knowledge or perception.
- tive: A suffix forming adjectives (e.g., active, sensitive), indicating a relational or functional quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word cognitive traces back to Latin cognitio ("knowledge"), reflecting the idea of acquiring or processing knowledge. The morpheme cogni appears in related terms like recognize and cognition, while -tive systematically converts verbs/nouns into adjectives. This pairing elegantly captures the interplay of mental action (knowing) and its descriptive form (pertaining to knowing).
Cognitive skills such as problem-solving are essential for children’s development.
The study explores the cognitive effects of sleep deprivation.
Aging may lead to a decline in cognitive abilities like memory recall.
Meditation can enhance cognitive flexibility and focus.
The psychologist specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.