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How do you spell Cognizant?

Correct spelling

cognizant

Remember COGNIZANT ends in -ANT (like vigilant), not -ENT

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Why is cognizant spelled this way?

From Latin cognoscere, to know. CO (together) + GNOSCERE (to know). Someone cognizant has gathered knowledge together — aware through accumulated understanding.

Common misspellings of cognizant

cognisantcognicantcognizent

Example

The manager remained cognizant of the team's concerns throughout the restructuring process.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cognizant?+
The correct spelling is "cognizant". Remember COGNIZANT ends in -ANT (like vigilant), not -ENT
Is it cognisant or cognizant?+
The correct spelling is "cognizant", not "cognisant".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "cognizant", in UK English it's "cognisant", and in Canadian English it's "cognizant".

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