cognitive
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Liên quan đến phần chức năng tâm thần liên quan đến logic
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Adjective
Examples
Recent findings in cognitive neuroscience are also beginning to unravel how the body perceives magnitudes through sensory-motor systems. Variations in size, speed, quantity and duration, are registered in the brain by electro-chemical changes in neurons. The neurons that respond to these different m
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cognitive” mean?
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.
Is “cognitive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.