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What is the definition of cognition?
What is the definition of cognition?
- An unknown identity
- To know of an event before it happens
- The mental process of knowing (correct)
- To identify or know someone
What does incognito mean?
What does incognito mean?
Describes an unknown identity - one that's kept secret.
What does it mean to recognize someone?
What does it mean to recognize someone?
To identify or know someone; to know from past experiences.
What is precognition?
What is precognition?
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What does cognoscenti describe?
What does cognoscenti describe?
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Study Notes
Root Word: "cogn"
- Root "cogn" relates to knowledge and understanding in various contexts.
Key Terms and Definitions
- Cognition: Refers to the mental process involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- Incognito: Describes a state in which a person's identity is concealed to avoid recognition.
- Recognize: The action of identifying someone or something based on previous encounters or familiarity.
- Precognition: The ability or claim to know about an event before it actually occurs, often associated with foreknowledge or intuition.
- Cognoscenti: Indicates individuals possessing expert knowledge or understanding in a particular field or topic, often used in a cultural or artistic context.
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