How Do You Spell COGITATE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒd͡ʒɪtˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

"Cogitate" is a word that can be tricky to spell. It means to think deeply or ponder. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/. The "c" is pronounced as "k", and the "g" is pronounced as "j". The "-tate" ending is pronounced like "tayt". The stress is on the second syllable, so it sounds like "KAH-juh-tayt". Remembering the pronunciation can help with spelling this word correctly.

COGITATE Meaning and Definition

1. Cogitate is a transitive and intransitive verb that refers to the act of thinking deeply and carefully about something, usually in order to come up with a solution, understand a concept, or make a decision. It entails a concentrated mental effort that involves analyzing, contemplating, and mulling over ideas or issues.

   When someone cogitates, they engage in a reflective and introspective process. This often involves considering various perspectives, examining evidence, and weighing different possibilities or outcomes. Cogitation is a deliberate act of mental exploration, enabling individuals to unravel complex problems or ponder abstract concepts.

   The term cogitate is often used in a formal or academic context, as it implies a more deliberate and thoughtful approach to thinking. It suggests a depth of contemplation beyond casual or superficial reflection. Cogitating requires intellectual engagement, concentration, and logical reasoning.

   In addition, cogitate may be used to describe the thought processes of animals or machines. It implies a level of cognitive ability and conscious deliberation, suggesting a mental processing that goes beyond mere instinct or programmed responses.

   As a noun, cogitation refers to the mental act of cogitating or the result of such thought. It is often synonymous with reflection, deliberation, contemplation, or meditiation.

2. To think; to meditate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for COGITATE

• legitate
• contate
• commitate
• cogitive
• negitate
• vegitate
• adgitate
• hegitate
• aggitate
• cogitabe
• cogitabel
• cogitatte
• cogitave
• ecxogitate
• coptate
• digistate
• exacogitate
• logiqgate
• Coginite
• Coribante
• cogilate
• Cozitte
• Couptate
• cagitate
• Cogetate
• Comitabel
• excoagitate

Etymology of COGITATE

The word "cogitate" originates from the Latin verb "cogitare", meaning "to think, consider, or ponder". It is derived from the noun "cogitatio", which means "thought" or "thinking". The Latin term ultimately comes from the verb "agitare", meaning "to turn over in the mind" or "to consider carefully". In English, "cogitate" was first recorded in the mid-16th century as a verb, having the same meaning of thoughtful consideration or contemplation.

Idioms with the word COGITATE

• cogitate on sth The idiom "cogitate on sth" means to think deeply, reflect, or consider something carefully before coming to a conclusion or making a decision. It implies engaging in thorough mental deliberation or contemplation.
• cogitate on (something) The idiom "cogitate on (something)" means to think deeply or carefully about something, contemplating or considering it thoroughly. It refers to the act of pondering, reflecting, or mulling over a particular subject or issue in a thoughtful manner.

Similar spelling words for COGITATE

• cogitation,
• cogitative,
• costate.

Conjugate verb Cogitate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cogitated

you would have cogitated

he/she/it would have cogitated

we would have cogitated

they would have cogitated

I would have cogitate

you would have cogitate

he/she/it would have cogitate

we would have cogitate

they would have cogitate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cogitating

you would have been cogitating

he/she/it would have been cogitating

we would have been cogitating

they would have been cogitating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would cogitate

you would cogitate

he/she/it would cogitate

we would cogitate

they would cogitate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be cogitating

you would be cogitating

he/she/it would be cogitating

we would be cogitating

they would be cogitating

FUTURE

I will cogitate

you will cogitate

he/she/it will cogitate

we will cogitate

they will cogitate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cogitating

you will be cogitating

he/she/it will be cogitating

we will be cogitating

they will be cogitating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cogitated

you will have cogitated

he/she/it will have cogitated

we will have cogitated

they will have cogitated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cogitating

you will have been cogitating

he/she/it will have been cogitating

we will have been cogitating

they will have been cogitating

IMPERATIVE

you cogitate

we let´s cogitate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cogitate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cogitating

you were cogitating

he/she/it was cogitating

we were cogitating

they were cogitating

PAST PARTICIPLE

cogitated

PAST PERFECT

I had cogitated

you had cogitated

he/she/it had cogitated

we had cogitated

they had cogitated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cogitating

you had been cogitating

he/she/it had been cogitating

we had been cogitating

they had been cogitating

PRESENT

I cogitate

you cogitate

he/she/it cogitates

we cogitate

they cogitate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cogitating

you are cogitating

he/she/it is cogitating

we are cogitating

they are cogitating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cogitating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cogitated

you have cogitated

he/she/it has cogitated

we have cogitated

they have cogitated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cogitating

you have been cogitating

he/she/it has been cogitating

we have been cogitating

they have been cogitating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cogitate

SIMPLE PAST

I cogitated

you cogitated

he/she/it cogitated

we cogitated

they cogitated