C1 adjective Formel

monocognful

/ˌmɒnoʊˈkɒɡnfʊl/

Describing a state of being completely absorbed in a single thought or idea to the exclusion of all other stimuli. It implies an intense, singular cognitive focus where the mind is entirely occupied by one specific concept or mental process.

Exemples

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He was so monocognful about the crossword puzzle that he didn't hear the doorbell ring multiple times.

He was so monocognful about the crossword puzzle that he didn't hear the doorbell ring multiple times.

2

The lead researcher displayed a monocognful approach to the hypothesis, intentionally neglecting peripheral data points.

The lead researcher displayed a monocognful approach to the hypothesis, intentionally neglecting peripheral data points.

3

Sorry I'm acting so spaced out, I'm just totally monocognful about this new melody I'm trying to write.

Sorry I'm acting so spaced out, I'm just totally monocognful about this new melody I'm trying to write.

Famille de mots

Nom
monocognfulness
Adverbe
monocognfully
Adjectif
monocognful
Apparenté
monocognition
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Astuce mémo

Break it down into three parts: MONO (one) + COGN (thought/knowledge) + FUL (full of). You are full of exactly one thought.

Quiz rapide

Her _______ devotion to finishing the novel meant she didn't leave her house for three days.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : monocognful

Exemples

1

He was so monocognful about the crossword puzzle that he didn't hear the doorbell ring multiple times.

everyday

He was so monocognful about the crossword puzzle that he didn't hear the doorbell ring multiple times.

2

The lead researcher displayed a monocognful approach to the hypothesis, intentionally neglecting peripheral data points.

formal

The lead researcher displayed a monocognful approach to the hypothesis, intentionally neglecting peripheral data points.

3

Sorry I'm acting so spaced out, I'm just totally monocognful about this new melody I'm trying to write.

informal

Sorry I'm acting so spaced out, I'm just totally monocognful about this new melody I'm trying to write.

4

Monocognful states are often observed in clinical subjects performing high-complexity tasks that require total mental immersion.

academic

Monocognful states are often observed in clinical subjects performing high-complexity tasks that require total mental immersion.

5

The founder's monocognful drive toward market dominance eventually led to the company's rapid expansion.

business

The founder's monocognful drive toward market dominance eventually led to the company's rapid expansion.

Famille de mots

Nom
monocognfulness
Adverbe
monocognfully
Adjectif
monocognful
Apparenté
monocognition

Collocations courantes

monocognful pursuit monocognful pursuit
monocognful focus monocognful focus
monocognful state monocognful state
monocognful intensity monocognful intensity
monocognful determination monocognful determination

Phrases Courantes

in a monocognful trance

in a monocognful trance

with monocognful intent

with monocognful intent

driven by monocognful desire

driven by monocognful desire

Souvent confondu avec

monocognful vs monochrome

Monochrome refers to having only one color, whereas monocognful refers to having only one thought.

monocognful vs cognizant

Cognizant means being aware of something generally, while monocognful means being entirely consumed by one specific thought.

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Notes d'usage

This word is typically used in formal or psychological contexts to describe a high level of mental immersion. It is stronger than 'focused' and suggests a near-total exclusion of the external world.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may use this to describe someone who is simply 'smart' or 'thoughtful,' but it specifically denotes the quantity and intensity of thoughts (singular and full), not just intelligence.

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Astuce mémo

Break it down into three parts: MONO (one) + COGN (thought/knowledge) + FUL (full of). You are full of exactly one thought.

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Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the Greek 'monos' (single) and Latin 'cognitio' (knowledge/thinking), suffixed with the English '-ful'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'He is monocognful') Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., 'A monocognful student')
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Contexte culturel

Often associated with the concept of 'Flow' in modern Western psychology or the 'Deep Work' philosophy in productivity culture.

Quiz rapide

Her _______ devotion to finishing the novel meant she didn't leave her house for three days.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : monocognful

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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