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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

cogent

IPA: /ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/

KK: /ˈkoʊdʒənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is clear, logical, and convincing, especially in arguments or reasoning.

Example: The lawyer presented a cogent case that convinced the jury.

cogently

IPA: //ˈkoʊdʒəntli//

KK: /ˈkoʊdʒəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and convincing way that is easy to understand.

Example: She presented her argument cogently, making it hard for anyone to disagree.

cogitable

IPA: /kəˈdʒɪtəbl/

KK: /kəˈdʒɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be thought about or imagined; something that can be conceived in the mind.

Example: The idea of traveling to Mars is cogitable for future generations.

cogitate

IPA: /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

KK: /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To think deeply and carefully about something.

Example: She needed time to cogitate before making a decision.

cogitation

IPA: //kɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən//

KK: /kɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of thinking deeply about something or reflecting on it carefully.

Example: After much cogitation, she finally made her decision about the job offer.

cogitative

IPA: /kəˈɡɪtɪv/

KK: /kəˈɡɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to think deeply or reflect on something.

Example: The cogitative process is essential for solving complex problems.

cognate

IPA: /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing words or things that are related by origin or ancestry, often referring to words in different languages that come from the same root.

Example: The words 'mother' in English and 'mutter' in German are cognate terms, both derived from the same ancestral language.

noun

Definition: A word that has a similar origin or meaning to a word in another language, or a person who is related by blood to another.

Example: The English word 'mother' is a cognate of the German word 'Mutter'.

cognately

IPA: /ˈkɒɡnətli/

KK: /ˈkɑɡnɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to or is derived from the same origin or source.

Example: The two languages are cognately similar, sharing many words and grammatical structures.

cognition

IPA: /kəʊɡˈnɪʃən/

KK: /kɑɡˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example: Cognition is essential for learning and problem-solving.

cognitional

IPA: /kəʊɡˈnɪʃənl/

KK: /kɔɡˈnɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of thinking, understanding, and learning.

Example: The study of cognitional processes helps us understand how we learn new information.

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