cognizant
cog·ni·zant
adjective
1.
(usually followed by `of'') having knowledge or understanding
- “our youth are cognizant of the law”
- “I am well aware of his limitations”
Origin
A new formation from cognizance + -ant; first attested in the 19th century. Compare Old French conoissant (present participle of conoistre; modern French connaissant), from Latin cognōscentem (accusative singular present participle of cōgnōscō).
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