🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

認知の

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ninchi no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cognitive/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"認知発達は幼少期に重要です。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

    "Cognitive development is crucial during early childhood."
  2. 2

    Involving the use of conscious mental processes.

    "Cognitive therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cognitive' originates from the Latin word 'cognitio', meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'. It evolved through Middle French 'cognitif', reflecting the development of psychological and philosophical discussions about the nature of thought and perception in the 20th century.

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