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cognisance vs knowing

knowing vs cognisance

cognisance and knowing both are nouns.

cognisance is not an adjective while knowing is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cognisance Yes No No No
knowing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, knowing is a hypernym of cognisance; that is, knowing is a word with a broader meaning than cognisance:
  • cognisance: having knowledge of
  • knowing: a clear and certain mental apprehension
cognisance (noun) knowing (noun)
having knowledge of a clear and certain mental apprehension
cognisance (adjective) knowing (adjective)
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
evidencing the possession of inside information
characterized by conscious design or purpose
alert and fully informed
Difference between cognisance and knowing

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