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Recognizable vs Cognizable - What's the difference?

recognizable | cognizable |

As adjectives the difference between recognizable and cognizable

is that recognizable is able to be recognized while cognizable is capable of being known or perceived.

recognizable

English

Alternative forms

*recognizeable *recognisable (UK) *recogniseable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Able to be recognized.

    • Derived terms

    *recognizability *recognizably *recognizableness

    cognizable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cognisable

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of being known or perceived.
  • (legal) Within the jurisdiction of a particular court.
  • *

    • Derived terms

    * cognizable offence