cognitive UK /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/US /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions. •Intellectual. •(no longer used, rare) Cognate; to be recognized as cognate.Wanux "white man," cognitive with Aben. awanoch, now used for "Canadian Frenchman" — 1903 noun1 •(no longer used, rare) A cognate.Abenaki awanoch, the cognitive of Penobscot awenoch, means Frenchman, — 1902 formscognitives · more cognitive · most cognitive