ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cognizant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Cognizant is an adjective meaning Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.

Meaning

Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.

More Meanings

  1. Sapient; self-aware.

Example Sentences

The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.
And now the memory has so far regained its dominion, that, in some measure, I am cognizant of my state.
At the same time, we were cognisant that careful scholars should never solely rely on their own impressionistic observations, and, that our own impressions were inexact and not capable of being quantified.
It is important to note that zombies are not cognizant life forms. As such, they cannot be deterred or reasoned with in any way. However, there are zombie-inducing forces that can be deterred form^([sic]) further action.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cognizant

Depending on context, synonyms include aware, cognisant.

Antonyms for cognizant

Common opposites include unwitting, incognizant, unaware.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cognisant, aware, know, knowingly, consciously, knowing.

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