C1 noun Formell

abcognacy

/æbˈkɒɡnəsi/

The state of being unaware or lacking knowledge about a specific subject, situation, or fact. It describes a condition of non-recognition or a gap in cognitive awareness, often used in technical or specialized academic contexts.

Beispiele

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1

Despite his intelligence, his abcognacy regarding social etiquette made him appear rude at the dinner party.

Despite his intelligence, his lack of awareness regarding social etiquette made him appear rude at the dinner party.

2

The report highlights a profound abcognacy within the general public regarding the implications of the new tax law.

The report highlights a profound lack of knowledge within the general public regarding the implications of the new tax law.

3

I'll admit my abcognacy when it comes to fixing cars; I don't even know where the oil goes.

I'll admit my lack of knowledge when it comes to fixing cars; I don't even know where the oil goes.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
abcognacy
Adverb
abcognately
Adjektiv
abcognate
Verwandt
cognition
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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Ab' (away from) + 'cogn' (to know). You are 'away from knowing' something.

Schnelles Quiz

The professor noted that the students' ___ of the historical period led to many misconceptions during the seminar.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: abcognacy

Beispiele

1

Despite his intelligence, his abcognacy regarding social etiquette made him appear rude at the dinner party.

everyday

Despite his intelligence, his lack of awareness regarding social etiquette made him appear rude at the dinner party.

2

The report highlights a profound abcognacy within the general public regarding the implications of the new tax law.

formal

The report highlights a profound lack of knowledge within the general public regarding the implications of the new tax law.

3

I'll admit my abcognacy when it comes to fixing cars; I don't even know where the oil goes.

informal

I'll admit my lack of knowledge when it comes to fixing cars; I don't even know where the oil goes.

4

In cognitive psychology, abcognacy refers to the specific inability to process sensory information into meaningful patterns.

academic

In cognitive psychology, the state of not knowing refers to the specific inability to process sensory information into meaningful patterns.

5

The company's failure was attributed to the leadership's abcognacy of emerging digital trends.

business

The company's failure was attributed to the leadership's unawareness of emerging digital trends.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
abcognacy
Adverb
abcognately
Adjektiv
abcognate
Verwandt
cognition

Häufige Kollokationen

complete abcognacy total lack of awareness
state of abcognacy the condition of not knowing
willful abcognacy intentionally ignoring information
professional abcognacy lack of knowledge in one's field
profound abcognacy deep or significant unawareness

Häufige Phrasen

in a state of abcognacy

to be currently unaware of something

veil of abcognacy

a metaphorical barrier preventing knowledge

shaking off abcognacy

the process of becoming aware or educated

Wird oft verwechselt mit

abcognacy vs incognizance

Incognizance is more common and implies a general failure to notice, while abcognacy is more technical and implies a structural lack of knowledge.

abcognacy vs ignorance

Ignorance often carries a negative connotation of choosing not to learn, whereas abcognacy is a more neutral descriptor of a state.

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Nutzungshinweise

Abcognacy is an extremely rare, formal term. It is best suited for academic writing in fields like philosophy, linguistics, or cognitive science to describe a neutral lack of knowledge.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell it as 'abcognancy' (adding an extra 'n'). It is also frequently confused with more common words like 'ignorance'.

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Merkhilfe

Break it down: 'Ab' (away from) + 'cogn' (to know). You are 'away from knowing' something.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin prefix 'ab-' (away from) and 'cognoscere' (to know, recognize).

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Usually followed by the preposition 'of' or 'regarding' Functions as the subject or object in formal sentences
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Kultureller Kontext

The term is used primarily in Western philosophical traditions to discuss the limits of human epistemology.

Schnelles Quiz

The professor noted that the students' ___ of the historical period led to many misconceptions during the seminar.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: abcognacy

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