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Which word does not share the Latin root cognoscere with the word cognizant?

cognizant

[kog-nuh-zuhnt, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zənt, ˈkɒn ə- /


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“I have been doing this work for a long time and am cognizant of the risks involved,” Rupar said.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

I’m sure self-care needs were being hit during this time, but I was also cognizant of another factor: my increased screen time.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

Lamont is also cognizant of the fact that the issuance story is just about equity: it includes debt too.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

She’s aware she’s being betrayed by the bad faith of her family; she’s cognizant of being vulnerable to an inappropriate affection for the one person who trusts her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

Since our first moment here, my parents have been painfully cognizant of the camera in the common room of our Mercury Home that captures every second of our lives.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed


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