Kognition

cognition

noun kog-ni-TSYOHN Rare

Origin: from Latin cognitio

Also means

mental processes collectively

Usage Note

Kognition is the standard academic and psychological term for the entire range of mental processes — perception, memory, thinking, and language. It is used in compound forms like Kognitionswissenschaft (cognitive science).

Examples

"Sport hat einen positiven Einfluss auf die Kognition im Alter."

Natural Translation

Sport has a positive influence on cognition in old age.

Literal Translation

Sport has a positive influence on the cognition in age.

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