cognitif
/kɔɡ.ni.tif/adjective★Intermediate
formal
Relating to cognitive processes such as thinking, perception, memory, and problem-solving.
Les troubles cognitifs peuvent affecter la mémoire et la concentration.
Cognitive disorders can affect memory and concentration.
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Often used in psychology, neuroscience, and education.
Collocations
fonction cognitivecognitive functiondéficit cognitifcognitive deficitévaluation cognitivecognitive assessment
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biais cognitifphrase
cognitive bias
réserve cognitivephrase
cognitive reserve
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In French, 'cognitif' is often used in formal contexts to describe mental processes.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'cognitivus', meaning 'pertaining to knowing or understanding'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic and professional contexts, especially in psychology and neuroscience.
Word Breakdown
cogni-
knowing, understanding
root-tif
pertaining to
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