agnition
|ag-ni-tion|
C2
/æɡˈnɪʃən/
recognition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agnition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnitio,' where 'agnoscere' meant 'to recognize.'
Historical Evolution
'agnitio' transformed into the English word 'agnition' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to recognize or acknowledge,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of recognizing or acknowledging something.
The agnition of the new policy was crucial for its implementation.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 20:06