Cool MateCognitive
UK /["/ˈkɒɡnətɪv/"]/US /["/ˈkɑːɡnətɪv/"]/
Definition
connected with mental processes of understanding
In simple words: Related to thinking and understanding.
Examples
- a child’s cognitive development
- cognitive psychology
- They are studying the links between cognitive and linguistic development in young children.
- This is both a cognitive and an emotional process.
Usage notes
Used in academic and medical contexts, often relating to mental processes like memory and learning. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'cogs' in your brain working to think deeply.
Collocations
- cognitive development
- cognitive research
- cognitive abilities
- cognitive psychology
- cognitive processes
Synonyms
- mental
- intellectual
- psychological
- thinking
- rational
Antonyms
- non-cognitive
- sensory
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'cognition' which is the process of thinking.
- Using it in informal contexts where simpler words like 'mental' would fit.
- Overusing complex terms without understanding their precise meaning.