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cognizant
/ˈkɑɡnəzənt/
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What does cognizant mean?
adjective
- Aware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact.
- Sapient; self-aware.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkɑɡnəzənt/
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And now the memory has so far regained its dominion, that, in some measure, I am cognizant of my state.
So, in a small community, every one, rich and poor, is more or less cognizant of the sufferings of the community.
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Unless one is cognizant of the energies which are already in operation, one's attempts at direction will almost surely go amiss.
When they exhibit any genuine religious fervour, its sexual character is usually so obvious that even the majority of men are cognizant of it.
But those who reveal themselves as fully cognizant of this public duty are in the minority, and must possess more than average courage to survive the enmity such an attitude provokes.