cognizione
/koɲˈʤit͡sjone/noun★Intermediate
general
The act of knowing or being aware of something; knowledge or perception.
La cognizione del problema è il primo passo verso la soluzione.
Awareness of the problem is the first step toward the solution.
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Often used in philosophical, psychological, or legal contexts to denote understanding or awareness.
Collocations
cognizione di séself-awarenesscognizione del pericoloawareness of danger
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Related Phrases
cognizione di causaphrase
knowledge of the facts
💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
In Italian law, 'cognizione' can refer to the authority of a court to hear a case.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'cognitio,' meaning 'knowledge' or 'recognition,' from 'cognoscere' (to know).
📝Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'cognizione' can refer to the jurisdiction or authority to judge a case.
Word Breakdown
cogni-
knowing
root-zione
action or state
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese