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cognizance vs knowing

knowing vs cognizance

cognizance and knowing both are nouns.

cognizance is not an adjective while knowing is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cognizance Yes No No No
knowing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, knowing is a hypernym of cognizance; that is, knowing is a word with a broader meaning than cognizance:
  • cognizance: having knowledge of
  • knowing: a clear and certain mental apprehension
As nouns, knowing is a hypernym of cognizance; that is, knowing is a word with a broader meaning than cognizance:
  • cognizance: range of what one can know or understand
  • knowing: a clear and certain mental apprehension
cognizance (noun) knowing (noun)
having knowledge of a clear and certain mental apprehension
range of what one can know or understand
range or scope of what is perceived
cognizance (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 cognizance and knowing

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