Cognitivity

/ˌkɒɡnɪˈtɪvɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or degree of being cognitive; the capacity for knowing, thinking, and understanding.

Etymology

From cognitive plus the suffix -ity (state or quality). This abstract noun formation follows English patterns for deriving qualities from adjectives.

Kelly Says

This word is rare—psychologists would more likely talk about 'cognitive ability' or 'cognitive capacity' than 'cognitivity'—it's a grammatically possible word that English speakers just don't actually use much!

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