cognizant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
    cognisant; aware.
    • was aware of his opponent's hostility
    • became aware of her surroundings
    • aware that he had exceeded the speed limit

WordNet

Cog"ni*zant adjective
Etymology
See Cognizance, and cf. Connusant.
Definitions
  1. Having cognizance or knowledge. (of).

Webster 1913