Meaning & use
cognitive
Relating to mental processes such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.
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The puzzle was designed to test cognitive skills like memory and reasoning.
Researchers continue to study how aging affects cognitive function over many decades.
A note on using this word
Cognitive is common in psychology and education, often paired with words like 'ability', 'development', or 'function'.
Words with a similar meaning
mentalintellectual
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