Cognoscimiento (en. Knowledge)
/koɡnosimjento/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of knowing or being aware of something.
The knowledge of the truth is fundamental in any investigation.
El cognoscimiento de la verdad es fundamental en cualquier investigación.
Knowledge acquired about a specific topic.
His knowledge of contemporary art is admirable.
Su cognoscimiento sobre el arte contemporáneo es admirable.
Process by which one comes to understand or comprehend.
The knowledge of emotions is key to emotional intelligence.
El cognoscimiento de las emociones es clave para la inteligencia emocional.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'cognoscimentum', which means 'knowledge'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
full knowledge
Total or absolute knowledge about a topic.
cognoscimiento pleno
mutual knowledge
Recognition of knowledge between two or more parties.
cognoscimiento mutuo
general knowledge
Broad knowledge about various subjects.
cognoscimiento general
Related Words
knowable
That which can be known.
cognoscible
cognition
Process of acquiring knowledge.
cognición
recognition
Recognition or appreciation of something.
reconocimiento
Slang Meanings
Basic or practical knowledge about a topic.
That is a neighborhood knowledge, something simple but useful.
Ese es un cognoscimiento de barrio, algo simple pero útil.