cognizione

cognition

noun koh-nyee-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: Latin cognitio, from cognoscere 'to know'

Also means

knowledge

Usage Note

Cognizione means cognition or knowledge, often in the phrase con cognizione di causa ('with full knowledge of the facts, knowingly') — a key legal and everyday expression. In psychology it refers to cognitive processes. It is more formal than conoscenza; learners will most often meet it in the set phrase above rather than in standalone use.

Examples

"Ha agito con cognizione di causa."

Natural Translation

He acted with full knowledge of the facts.

Literal Translation

He-has acted with cognition of cause

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