cognitional

adjective

Definition of cognitionalnext
as in cognitive

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  1. cognitive
  2. mental
  3. intellectual
Adjective
  • Any adult experiencing memory problems who receives a clinical evaluation and diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment would be a good candidate for the blood test.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Researchers will examine how generative AI could reshape the role of Army planning teams, identify the cognitive skills future planners will need and improve workflows to ensure the technology helps maintain a strategic advantage on the battlefield.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of cognitive
Adjective
  • The other bill proposed requiring alcohol, drug and mental wellness checks for all Kansas judges.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The father refused to participate, but his son provided insight into his father’s mental state.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • Dismissing it as punditry overlooks the intellectual labor that makes public history possible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • In a rapidly changing world, continuous curiosity and a willingness to experiment are vital to avoid intellectual stagnation.
    — Lintao "LT" Lu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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