noncognitive
|non/cog/ni/tive|
C1
/nɒnˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/
not involving conscious thought
Etymology
Etymology Information
'noncognitive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cognitive' from Latin 'cognitīvus', which means 'pertaining to knowledge'.
Historical Evolution
'Cognitīvus' transformed into the English word 'cognitive', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'noncognitive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to knowledge', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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