cognizant

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin, perhaps via Old French conoissant, present participle of conoistre

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (US) enPR: 'kŏgnəzənt, 'kŏnəzənt, IPA: /ˈkɒɡnəzənt/, /ˈkɒnəzənt/, SAMPA: /%kAgn@z@nt/, /%kAn@z@nt/
  • Rhymes: -zənt

[edit] Adjective

cognizant (comparative more cognizant, superlative most cognizant)

  1. Aware; fully informed; having understanding
    The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.

[edit] Translations

aware

[edit] See also

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