C1 adjective Formal

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.

Examples

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1

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.

Word Family

Noun
monocognfulness
Adverb
monocognfully
Adjective
monocognful
Related
monocognition
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: monocognful

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
monocognfulness
Adverb
monocognfully
Adjective
monocognful
Related
monocognition

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

in a monocognful trance

in a monocognful trance

with monocognful intent

with monocognful intent

driven by monocognful desire

driven by monocognful desire

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: monocognful

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