cognitional

adjective

Definition of cognitionalnext
as in cognitive

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  1. cognitive
  2. mental
  3. intellectual
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  • The Coleman report’s conclusions have been corroborated by generations of studies analyzing the effects of poverty and demographic isolation on children’s health, behavior, cognitive development, and academic achievement.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect a broad discussion on the impact of air pollution and environmental factors on cognitive health, with many expressing concerns about fossil fuels, microplastics, and historical pollution.
    — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cognitive
Adjective
  • Still, the very idea of such a thing freezes my brain, locking it into a mental feedback loop that’s the equivalent of running around in a tight circle flapping my arms wildly and screaming.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Livia Gershon considers the role of mental hospitals in horror.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • But Hamilton craved a broader intellectual tradition for his faith.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, their societies are also strengthened by their intellectual prowess.
    — Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of intellectual
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