cognizant

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.
  2. Sapient; self-aware.

Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

A new formation from cognizance + -ant; first attested in the 19th century. Compare Old French conoissant (present participle of conoistre; modern French connaissant), from Latin cognōscentem (accusative singular present participle of cōgnōscō).

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