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COGNITION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word cognition. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word cognition. (close relations)
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knowledge
nounn
noun

• the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

awareness
nounn
noun

• having knowledge of

• state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness

comprehension
nounn
noun

• an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

• the relation of comprising something

conception
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

• the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon

• the event that occurred at the beginning of something

• the creation of something in the mind

consciousness
nounn
noun

• an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

• having knowledge of

discernment
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• perception of that which is obscure

• the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations

• the trait of judging wisely and objectively

insight
nounn
noun

• clear or deep perception of a situation

• a feeling of understanding

• the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

• grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

intelligence
nounn
noun

• the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

• a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy

• secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)

• information about recent and important events

• the operation of gathering information about an enemy

perception
nounn
noun

• the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

• a way of conceiving something

• the process of perceiving

• knowledge gained by perceiving

• becoming aware of something via the senses

reasoning
nounn
noun

• thinking that is coherent and logical

adjective satellite

• endowed with the capacity to reason

thinking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

adjective satellite

• endowed with the capacity to reason

thought
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

• the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual

• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

understanding
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective satellite

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

noesis
nounn
noun

• the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

Best Hypernyms For COGNITION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cognition, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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psychological feature

Alternatives for KNOWLEDGE

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