C1 noun Formal

encognery

/ɛnˈkɒɡnəri/

Encognery refers to the internal state or quality of possessing deep, intuitive knowledge or the act of internalizing understanding. It describes the transition from mere observation to a profound, personal recognition of a truth or concept.

Examples

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1

Despite his lack of formal training, his encognery of the local landscape was unmatched.

Despite his lack of formal training, his intuitive knowledge of the local landscape was unmatched.

2

The court requires a certain level of encognery regarding the defendant's past motives before reaching a verdict.

The court requires a certain level of internal recognition regarding the defendant's past motives before reaching a verdict.

3

I just had this sudden encognery that we were being followed, even though I couldn't see anyone.

I just had this sudden intuitive feeling that we were being followed, even though I couldn't see anyone.

Word Family

Noun
encognery
Verb
encognize
Adverb
encognitively
Adjective
encognitive
Related
cognition
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Memory Tip

Think of 'en-' (inside) + 'cogn' (know) + '-ery' (a state). It is the state of having knowledge inside you.

Quick Quiz

The philosopher argued that true wisdom comes from _____, rather than just reading books.

Correct!

The correct answer is: encognery

Examples

1

Despite his lack of formal training, his encognery of the local landscape was unmatched.

everyday

Despite his lack of formal training, his intuitive knowledge of the local landscape was unmatched.

2

The court requires a certain level of encognery regarding the defendant's past motives before reaching a verdict.

formal

The court requires a certain level of internal recognition regarding the defendant's past motives before reaching a verdict.

3

I just had this sudden encognery that we were being followed, even though I couldn't see anyone.

informal

I just had this sudden intuitive feeling that we were being followed, even though I couldn't see anyone.

4

In epistemological studies, encognery is often contrasted with empirical evidence obtained through the senses.

academic

In epistemological studies, internalized knowledge is often contrasted with empirical evidence obtained through the senses.

5

Our success depended on the CEO's encognery of shifting market trends before they became obvious to competitors.

business

Our success depended on the CEO's intuitive recognition of shifting market trends before they became obvious to competitors.

Word Family

Noun
encognery
Verb
encognize
Adverb
encognitively
Adjective
encognitive
Related
cognition

Common Collocations

profound encognery profound intuitive knowledge
lack of encognery lack of internal recognition
sudden encognery sudden flash of insight
spiritual encognery spiritual or inner knowing
develop encognery to develop deep understanding

Common Phrases

a flash of encognery

a sudden moment of deep understanding

within one's encognery

within the scope of one's intuitive knowledge

beyond encognery

impossible to know intuitively or internally

Often Confused With

encognery vs cognizance

Cognizance usually refers to formal notice or objective awareness, while encognery implies a more subjective, internal quality.

encognery vs incognito

Incognito refers to hiding one's identity, whereas encognery relates to the state of knowing.

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Usage Notes

This word is rare and typically found in advanced vocabulary tests or philosophical texts. Use it when you want to emphasize the internal or intuitive nature of knowledge rather than just factual awareness.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this with general 'knowledge'; remember that encognery implies an 'internal' (en-) process of knowing.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'en-' (inside) + 'cogn' (know) + '-ery' (a state). It is the state of having knowledge inside you.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'cognoscere' (to know) with the prefix 'en-' denoting an internal state or process.

Grammar Patterns

uncountable noun can be modified by adjectives like 'deep', 'sudden', or 'spiritual' often follows the preposition 'of'

Quick Quiz

The philosopher argued that true wisdom comes from _____, rather than just reading books.

Correct!

The correct answer is: encognery

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