Cognoscitively

/kɒɡˈnɒsɪtɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to knowing, perceiving, or cognition; with respect to the power of knowing.

Etymology

From cognoscitive plus the adverbial suffix -ly. This creates an adverb describing how something happens in relation to knowledge or perception.

Kelly Says

If you say something happens cognoscitively, you're describing it in the most academic way possible—it basically means 'as far as knowing and understanding go.'

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