/ English Dictionary |
COGNISANT
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
Example:
aware that he had exceeded the speed limit
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
alert; alive; awake (mentally perceptive and responsive)
conscious ((followed by 'of') showing realization or recognition of something)
sensible (aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed)
Also:
awake (not in a state of sleep; completely conscious)
witting (aware or knowing)
conscious (knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts)
sensible; sensitive (able to feel or perceive)
Attribute:
awareness; cognisance; cognizance; consciousness; knowingness (having knowledge of)
Derivation:
cognisance (having knowledge of)
cognise (be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about)