This psychological study investigates the cognitive factors of memory.
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Cognitive
/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/
Synonyms for "cognitive" (138 found)
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Closest matches (28)
Noun(10 words)
abstractingcognitive processingconceptual analysisconceptual change processconceptual knowledgeconceptual mapconceptual model sketchconceptual planconceptual processconceptual tag
Adjective(8 words)
cerebralchallengingcognitive lifecognitive warmupconceptual approachconceptual categoryconceptual descriptionconceptual proof
Strong matches (41)
Adjective(17 words)
demandingdianoeticeducativeexecutive bodyideationalinner lexiconintellectualintellectual climatementalmental activitymental attributemental contentmental diseasemental estimationmental limitationmental needmental work capacities
Noun(18 words)
envisagingexecutiveheuristic techniqueinformation processing taskinformation-processingintellectual abilityintellectual capacityintellectual lifeintellectual shiftlearning processless physicalmental capacitymental processmental processesmental propertymental representationmental statemore intellectual shift
Related words (69)
Adjective(30 words)
neuropsychologicalnonphysical eventnonphysical processpsychicalpsycholinguistic theorypsychologicpsychologicalpsychological attributepsychological conceptpsychological conditionpsychological effectpsychological factorpsychological factorspsychological impactpsychological needpsychological processpsychological progressionpsychological responsepsychological statespsychological trait
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representational modelsemantic networksense-relatedspatialstrenuoustaxingtheoretical math educationthinkingthinking skillsvisual concept
Noun(18 words)
problem solving exerciseproblem solving gamesproblem solving taskspropositional itpsychpsychopsychological phenomenonpsychological propertypsychological statepsychological strainpsychological theoryreasoning actreasoning exercisereasoning processthinking processthinking qualitythinking skillverb basedness
Adverb(1 words)
purely conceptual education
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstracting, cerebral, challenging, cogitative, cognitive life.
- Sentence evidence is available for cognitive, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cognitive".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cognitive"
Keep "cognitive" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entrieseducational domainknowledge domainmental attributemental demandpsychological attributetask difficulty
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
6 entriescognitive biascognitive developmentcognitive domaincognitive loadcognitive sciencecognitive skills
Inflections
2 entriesmore cognitivemost cognitive
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Her conflicting desires to consume chocolate and to lose weight resulted in her experiencing cognitive dissonance.
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The old woman is ninety years old, but her cognitive abilities are impressive.
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Indoor environments often contain elevated levels of carbon dioxide and lowered levels of oxygen. Studies have shown that such conditions lead to reduced cognitive ability as well as negative health effects; this is detrimental to students' academic performance as well as their overall health.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cognitive"?
Closest matches include abstracting, cerebral, challenging, cogitative, cognitive life.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cognitive"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.