cognizant
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin, perhaps via Old French conoissant, present participle of conoistre
Pronunciation [edit]
- (US) enPR: 'kŏgnəzənt, 'kŏnəzənt, IPA: /ˈkɒɡnəzənt/, /ˈkɒnəzənt/, X-SAMPA: /%kAgn@z@nt/, /%kAn@z@nt/
- Rhymes: -ɒɡnəzənt
Adjective [edit]
cognizant (comparative more cognizant, superlative most cognizant)
- Aware; fully informed; having understanding
- The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.
Antonyms [edit]
Translations [edit]
aware
