ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cognizable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Cognizable is an adjective meaning Capable of being known or perceived.

Meaning

Capable of being known or perceived.

More Meanings

  1. (law) Within the jurisdiction of a particular court.

Example Sentences

But there are many cases involving the question of federal power which are not cognizable before the federal courts; and, of course, as to these, we must look out for some other umpire.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cognizable

Depending on context, synonyms include comprehensible, comprehendible, knowable, cognisable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knowable, comprehensible, comprehendible, cognisable, cognoscible, perceivable.

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