Cognitive
9 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to mental processes of perception, memory, judgement, and reasoning. Connected to the acquisition of knowledge and understanding through thought and experience.
“Cognitive development in children progresses through distinct stages as they mature.”
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Contains 'ive' suffix and three vowels; watch for the vowel distribution
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Worth 15 points; the 'v' and 'g' provide good scoring opportunities
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