Cogniscient

//kɒɡˈnɪʃənt// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    aware, cognizant

    "According to the classical view, a cognizable object is in the cogniscient being in the way of the cogniscient being (modo cognoscentis), and a sentient impression is a cause of actions."

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"According to the classical view, a cognizable object is in the cogniscient being in the way of the cogniscient being (modo cognoscentis), and a sentient impression is a cause of actions."

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin cognosco (“I know”).

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