"incognition" meaning in All languages combined

See incognition on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: incognitions [plural]
Etymology: From in- + cognition. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in-|cognition}} in- + cognition Head templates: {{en-noun}} incognition (plural incognitions)
  1. (philosophy) A condition of unknowingness; an act of unknowing. Categories (topical): Philosophy

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