cognitive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After enough practice and experience, the brain can rewire its circuitry to support multitasking, according to a recent study in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Karen Konkoly, the study's lead author and a postdoctoral researcher in Paller's Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, said one of the biggest surprises was how strongly the cues influenced dreams even when participants were not lucid.
From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2026
Cognitive diversity is most valuable in complex, nonroutine tasks, particularly those involving idea generation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
The term "SuperAger" was first introduced by Dr. M. Marsel Mesulam, founder of the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease at Northwestern, in the late 1990s.
From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2025
Apparently, even at the time o f the Cognitive Revolution, different Sapiens groups had different dialects.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing cognitive
In the Know: Cogn, Conn
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary from "There Will Never Be an Age of Artificial Intimacy," by Sherry Turkle
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
