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COGNIZANT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

Example:

aware that he had exceeded the speed limit

Synonyms:

aware; cognisant; cognizant

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

alert; alive; awake (mentally perceptive and responsive)

conscious ((followed by 'of') showing realization or recognition of something)

sensible (aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed)

Also:

awake (not in a state of sleep; completely conscious)

witting (aware or knowing)

conscious (knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts)

sensible; sensitive (able to feel or perceive)

Attribute:

awareness; cognisance; cognizance; consciousness; knowingness (having knowledge of)

Derivation:

cognizance (having knowledge of)

cognize (be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about)

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