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cognisant

Definitions of cognisant
  1. adjective
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception (sometimes followed by 'of')
    synonyms: aware, cognizant
    awake
    not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
    alert, alive, awake
    mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"
    conscious
    (followed by 'of') showing realization or recognition of something
    sensible
    aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
    witting
    aware or knowing
    conscious
    knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
    sensible, sensitive
    able to feel or perceive
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