Added 9 October 2026
cognizant
/ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adjective
In Latin: conscius First recorded: 19th century Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cognizant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception.
was aware of his opponent's hostility
Origin
A new formation from cognizance + -ant; first attested in the 19th century. Compare Old French conoissant (present participle of conoistre; modern French connaissant), from Latin cognōscentem (accusative singular present participle of cōgnōscō).
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