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Recognizable vs Cognizant - What's the difference?

recognizable | cognizant |

As adjectives the difference between recognizable and cognizant

is that recognizable is able to be recognized while cognizant is aware; fully informed; having understanding.

recognizable

English

Alternative forms

*recognizeable *recognisable (UK) *recogniseable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Able to be recognized.

    • Derived terms

    *recognizability *recognizably *recognizableness

    cognizant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Aware; fully informed; having understanding
    • The defendant is cognizant that this is a serious charge.

    Antonyms

    * unwitting

    See also

    * cognisant * cognize