Cognitive

usgb/ˈkɑːɡnətɪv/
adjective

Connected to thinking or conscious mental processes.

Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired
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Often appears as...

  • cognitive process
  • cognitive function
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Brain-Related

Use 'cognitive' when discussing abilities related to the brain, like thinking or memory.

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After the accident, his cognitive abilities were tested.
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Health Context

'Cognitive' is often used in medical or health discussions about the mind.

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The patient is undergoing cognitive rehabilitation.
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Not Physical

'Cognitive' does not refer to physical actions or abilities, unlike 'motor skills'.

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Cognitive skills involve thinking, not moving.
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