- cognition (n.)
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[cognition 词源字典] - mid-15c., "ability to comprehend," from Latin cognitionem (nominative cognitio) "a getting to know, acquaintance, knowledge," noun of action from past participle stem of cognoscere (see cognizance).[cognition etymology, cognition origin, 英语词源]