cognoscenti

co·gno·scen·ti

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-yuh-shen-tee, kog-nuh-]
- /ˌkɒn yəˈʃɛn ti, ˌkɒg nə-/
- /ˌkɒn.jəˈʃen.tiː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-yuh-shen-tee, kog-nuh-]
- /ˌkɒn yəˈʃɛn ti, ˌkɒg nə-/

Definitions of cognoscenti word

noun plural cognoscenti The cognoscenti are the people who know a lot about a particular subject. 3
noun plural cognoscenti people with informed appreciation of a particular field, esp in the fine arts; connoisseurs 3
noun cognoscenti People who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject. 1
noun plural cognoscenti experts 1
noun cognoscenti plural of cognoscente. 0

See all 5 definitions of cognoscenti

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Origin of cognoscenti

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; < Italian, Latinized variant of conoscente (present participle of conoscere to know) < L. See cognition, -ent

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Parts of speech for Cognoscenti

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cognoscenti

cognoscenti popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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cognoscenti usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cognoscenti

noun cognoscenti

literati — Well-educated people who are interested in literature.
authorities — the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.

All 2 Synonyms of cognoscenti