Autognosis

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəɡˈnəʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. The understanding an individual develops about their own cognitive processes and capabilities can significantly impact their learning experiences and personal growth
2. The awareness one has regarding their own mental functioning and personal abilities can greatly influence their self-improvement and educational journey
3. The insight gained about one’s own thought processes and skills can play a crucial role in enhancing personal development and learning strategies

Etymology: "Autognosis" is built from two Ancient Greek elements: "autós," meaning "self," and "gnôsis," meaning "knowledge." The second element is the same root that gives English words like "diagnosis" (knowing through, or distinguishing) and "agnostic" (one who does not know). Put together, the term literally means knowledge of oneself. Because the word is a transparent compound of two classical parts, it reads almost as a definition on its own. Its meaning follows directly from the parts rather than from any shift in sense, so there is little more to trace beyond the components themselves.

Synonyms: self-knowledge, self-awareness, self-perception, introspection, self-recognition

Antonyms: ignorance, self-ignorance, unawareness, blindness, confusion