knowledge

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

Etymology

From Middle English knowleche, knaweleche, cnawlece (“knowledge”), from knowen (“to know, recognise”) + -leche. Related to Middle English knowlechen (“to find out, acknowledge”). For more on the Middle English suffix -leche, compare freelage. Compare also Old English cnāwelǣċ, cnāwelǣċing (“acknowledging, acknowledgement”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

cognition, noesis

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