Cognoscible

/kɒɡˈnɒsɪbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being known or understood; knowable or perceivable by the mind.

Etymology

From Latin 'cognoscibilis,' derived from 'cognoscere' (to know) plus '-ibilis' (capable of being), meaning 'capable of being known.'

Kelly Says

Medieval philosophers wrestled with what was cognoscible versus what was beyond human understanding—whether abstract concepts like justice or love could really be 'known' the way physical objects could be.

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