metacognition

met·a·cog·ni·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-kog-nish-uh n]
- /ˌmɛt ə kɒgˈnɪʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-kog-nish-uh n]
- /ˌmɛt ə kɒgˈnɪʃ ən/

Definitions of metacognition word

noun metacognition higher-order thinking that enables understanding, analysis, and control of one’s cognitive processes, especially when engaged in learning. 1
noun metacognition Awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes. 1
noun metacognition thinking about one's own mental processes 0

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Origin of metacognition

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80; meta- + cognition

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Parts of speech for Metacognition

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metacognition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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