Kognition

/kɔɡnɪt͡si̯oːn/
cognition

Die menschliche Kognition umfasst Denken, Lernen und Gedächtnis.

Human cognition includes thinking, learning, and memory.


formal

The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Kognitive Fähigkeiten sind entscheidend für das Lernen.

Cognitive abilities are crucial for learning.

Often used in psychology and cognitive science to describe mental processes like perception, memory, attention, and problem-solving.

Collocations

kognitive Fähigkeitencognitive abilitieskognitive Dissonanzcognitive dissonancekognitive Verarbeitungcognitive processing

Related Phrases

kognitive Dissonanzphrase
the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or values

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use 'Kognition' in academic or scientific discussions. For everyday conversation, prefer 'Denken' or 'Verstand'.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Kognition' as it is a noun in German.

Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'cognoscere' (to know or recognize), via the French 'cognition'.

Usage Notes

In German, 'Kognition' is a formal term used in academic and scientific contexts. In everyday language, simpler terms like 'Denken' (thinking) or 'Verstand' (understanding) are more common.

Word Breakdown

kogn
related to knowing or recognizing
root
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-ition
the process or state of
suffix
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