Word: metacognition
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
cog
ni
tion
Definition: the act of thinking about thinking; sentience
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having analogies with metaphysics.
Affix: cognition
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and through the senses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
Meaning: together
Affix: gnoscere
Language: la
Decoded: gnoscere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to become acquainted with something, learn about it