adj. The part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Knowing, or apprehending by the understanding.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Capable of cognition; learning; knowing.
Pertaining to cognition: as, the cognitive faculties.
n. In grammar, a particular form of a root word, expressing recognition or knowledge.
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adj. of or being or relating to or involving cognition
Word Usage
"British cognitive psychologist Ros Crawley comments: "The idea that women become forgetful and absentminded during pregnancy has become a stereotype in our society, but my own studies have found very little difference in cognitive function between women who are or are not pregnant.""