recognizant

C2+ Topic:Describing Qualities

Also spelled recognisant

US /rɪˈkɑɡnɪzənt/ UK /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ See IPA manual

Meanings

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adj
aware of, acknowledging, or appreciative of something

The judges were recognizant of her years of public service.

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Synonyms

1 adj · aware of, acknowledging, or... aware mindful appreciative

Etymology

Formed from recognize + -ant and influenced by cognizant and recognizance. Its general adjectival use means aware of or acknowledging something; legal uses can relate specifically to recognizance.

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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