adjective
kognitiv
cognitive
Definition & meaning
Kognitiv means cognitive: relating to mental processes such as thinking, learning, remembering, perceiving, and understanding.
Grammar & Word origin
Kognitiv is an adjective. Its forms include kognitivt and kognitiva .
The word comes ultimately from Latin cognitio, meaning “knowledge” or “the act of knowing.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- mental — “mental”; broader than kognitiv, as it can refer to the mind or psychological state in general.
- intellektuell — “intellectual”; often emphasizes reasoning and intellectual activity rather than cognitive processes as a whole.
- emotionell — “emotional”; often contrasted with kognitiv, though the two are not strict opposites.
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Examples
Sömn är viktig för vår kognitiva förmåga.adjective
Sleep is important for our cognitive ability.
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