cognizant

cog·ni·zant  (kgn-znt)

adj.

Fully informed; conscious. See Synonyms at aware.

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[From cognizance.]

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Adj.

1.

cognizant - (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent's hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit" aware, cognisant awake - not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay awake thinking about his new job"; "still not fully awake" witting - aware or knowing; "a witting tool of the Communists" conscious - knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; "remained conscious during the operation"; "conscious of his faults"; "became conscious that he was being followed" sensible, sensitive - able to feel or perceive; "even amoeba are sensible creatures"; "the more sensible parts of the skin"