Dictionary Entry
metacognition
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/meh-tuh-kog-NISH-uhn/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The act of thinking about thinking; sentience
In a Sentence
“Developing strong metacognition skills helps students understand how they learn best, allowing them to adjust their study strategies for greater success.”
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Origin
Coined in the 1970s, from Greek 'meta-' (beyond, about) + Latin 'cognition' (knowing, perception).
Common Phrases
. metacognitionrefers metacognition
Poetry examples for “metacognition”
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