User:Helen Godshall/Notepad/'Cogitarem' V.S. 'Recogitarem'
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| Note title | 'Cogitarem' V.S. 'Recogitarem' |
|---|---|
| Page(s) link(s) | Page:FC 1042.djvu/201 |
Both verbs are first person, singular, imperfect, subjuctive. They come from the same root verb 'cogito' but 'recogito' has an added prefix 're-' and has a more nuanced meaning. The meaning is very similar, but 'cogitarem' means I was thinking while 'recogitarem' means I was examining, reflecting.
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