COGNITIONAL Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cognitional

adjective

Definition of cognitional

as in cognitive

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These viewers also had more white matter hyperintensities, which are changes seen on MRI that reflect injury to the brain’s small blood vessels and have been linked to cognitive decline and dementia.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Play contributes to the development of motor coordination, social skills and cognitive flexibility.

— Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of cognitive

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Check the number, ask one practical question, and choose what supports your comfort without adding unnecessary clutter, cost, or mental noise today.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of mental

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Living with the uncertainty about what the future might hold was exciting, overwhelming, an intellectual challenge as well as an emotional one.

— Annie Karni, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Her accomplishments reflect the creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ambition that define Rutgers graduates, and her connection to New Jersey makes this recognition especially meaningful.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

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