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Cognitive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to cognition or the process of acquiring knowledge

Description: Relating to mental processes such as thinking, learning, and understanding.

Example Sentences:

1. She has excellent cognitive abilities and can solve complex problems.
2. The cognitive development of a child is crucial for their overall growth.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses

Description: The act or process of cognition, including perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example Sentences:

1. Studying new languages can enhance your cognitive abilities.
2. His injury affected his cognitive functions, leading to memory loss.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a cognitively aware manner

Description: In a manner that relates to or demonstrates cognitive abilities or awareness.

Example Sentences:

1. She quickly grasped the concept and understood it cognitively.
2. By analyzing the data cognitively, the researcher was able to draw accurate conclusions.

Part of Speech: Locally

Sense: Pertaining to local understanding or knowledge

Description: Relating to knowledge or information specific to a particular locality or region.

Example Sentences:

1. The tour guide provided us with important local cognitive insights about the historical landmarks.
2. Understanding the customs and traditions of the local culture is a crucial part of becoming cognitively acclimated.