Word of the Day:
cognizant
What It Means
Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.
The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.
Cognizant in Context
“It is important to note that zombies are not cognizant life forms. As such, they cannot be deterred or reasoned with in any way. However, there are zombie-inducing forces that can be deterred form^([sic]) further action.”
Did You Know?
A new formation from cognizance + -ant; first attested in the 19th century. Compare Old French conoissant (present participle of conoistre; modern French connaissant), from Latin cognōscentem (accusative singular present participle of cōgnōscō).
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