They both have a similar meaning in that their origin extends from the definition "to know".

I know, that's how you say "to know" in my native language

(Well, sort of)

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So yea, I didn't use an entirely wrong word, just the wrong spelling of a word that means almost the exact same thing.

Talking about knowledge, I need to say something about marriage: Now that I'm married, I'm even more puzzled as to why it even exists.

I was already committed to my girlfriend... the whole thing is just redundant. Someone should tell gay people about it

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Originally posted by Joss Weatherby So yea, I didn't use an entirely wrong word, just the wrong spelling of a word that means almost the exact same thing.

yes you did, and no it doesn't.

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Originally posted by Lira Talking about knowledge, I need to say something about marriage: Now that I'm married, I'm even more puzzled as to why it even exists. I was already committed to my girlfriend... the whole thing is just redundant. Someone should tell gay people about it

Well in most countries marriage allows you a number of legal options for things like shared property, personal rights, etc.

It is more of a legal status than a romantic status. It is a strange institution, but I think it has merit, in so much that things like raising kids and such can benefit from the legal framework that it offers.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN yes you did, and no it doesn't.

One is a specific type of knowledge, the other means to know in general. They share a root word and history and are pronounced the same. If I had spoken the sentence out loud you'd be none the wiser (well they are pronounced slightly different, but I have never heard a person pronounce either with much of an audible difference, and yes I have heard the spelling I used in its proper form).

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Originally posted by Joss Weatherby It is more of a legal status than a romantic status.

And that's why it's rubbish. If I'm in love/a relationship with someone, the state should listen and take our word for it. Hassle free. We already took of all that ourselves.

Sometimes I wonder if the law is written only by miserable people.

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Originally posted by Joss Weatherby One is a specific type of knowledge, the other means to know in general. They share a root word and history and are pronounced the same. If I had spoken the sentence out loud you'd be none the wiser (well they are pronounced slightly different, but I have never heard a person pronounce either with much of an audible difference, and yes I have heard the spelling I used in its proper form).

ugh, must we parade our ignorance around?

cognoscente is actually a noun; it doesn't refer to knowing, but a person who knows.

being italian i presume its pronunciation, cog-no-sen-tay is quite different to cognisant. if you haven't heard a person pronounce it differently there's a good chance they're as ignorant as you are.

dig up.

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Originally posted by Lira And that's why it's rubbish. If I'm in love/a relationship with someone, the state should listen and take our word for it. Hassle free. We already took of all that ourselves. Sometimes I wonder if the law is written only by miserable people.

True enough for equality among sexual orientation, but surely you understand how the state has a vested interest in making sure those who are married are actually committed, at the very least in financial culpability.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN ugh, must we parade our ignorance around? cognoscente is actually a noun; it doesn't refer to knowing, but a person who knows. being italian i presume its pronunciation, cog-no-sen-tay is quite different to cognisant. if you haven't heard a person pronounce it differently there's a good chance they're as ignorant as you are. dig up.

Well you got me.

Enough random bullshitting for now. Glad to have wasted your time.