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known

known

∞ 1.0
Familiar to many people and easy to identify
  • adjective
  • /noʊn/
: conocido
  • This is a scientific phenomenon known as brain wave entrainment.

And among those was the view known as Stoicism.

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Examples

  • In fact, no particle that is known is a point.

  • Rorschach tests are also known as inkblot tests.

  • The beams created what will become known as the Cathedral of Light.

  • She is now in her residency at Well-Known Hospital in Major City.

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  • This frontier was frequently raided by nomads known to the Greeks as Scythians.

  • IF THE WEATHER HOLDS, WE SHOULD REACH THE LAST KNOWN POSITION OF YOUR FRIEND TYLER IN 3 DAYS.

  • NO KNOWN RESIDENCE.

  • The scientist published her findings in a journal that is well known for its rigorous peer review.

  • The historical figure is known for his contributions to modern physics and is celebrated in many countries.

Synonyms

proven
vsknown
548 3.2

Shown by facts to be true and to work well

is about general certainty rather than being shown by facts
well-known
vsknown
359 1.0

Familiar to many people and often talked about

concerns truth or certainty rather than general public fame
established
vsknown
171 4.2

Known and accepted because it has existed for a long time

expresses recognition or certainty even without long history
recognized
vsknown
  • Formal
55 3.5

Known and officially accepted as important or respected

refers to being certain of existence or truth rather than status
verified
vsknown
34 3.9

Shown to be true or correct after checking

is broader certainty, not limited to results of tests
understood
vsknown
28 5.1

Accepted without being said or written

means explicit recognition or certainty rather than tacit assumption
observed
vsknown
  • Specialized
25 3.9

Seen or measured directly, not just guessed

is broader certainty, not only what was directly seen
identified
vsknown
16 2.8

Shown to be a particular person or thing

focuses on having certainty of truth rather than being singled out
acknowledged
vsknown
8 3.5

Accepted by others as true or real

refers to internal certainty or recognition, not only public acceptance
proved
vsknown
5 3.4

Shown to be true by clear evidence

is broader recognition or certainty rather than only strict evidence
confirmed
vsknown
4 4.2

Having a habit or belief that is unlikely to change

relates to certainty of truth rather than mere long lasting habit
attested
vsknown
2 6.0

Proven to be real by official records or clear evidence

is general acceptance of truth rather than formal certification
ascertained
vsknown
  • Formal
1 6.2

Known to be true after careful checking

is general recognition or certainty, not only scientific discovery

Antonyms

520 2.3

Not known or named, often with no name given

Idioms

368 2.0

Famous for a particular quality, activity, or achievement

122 1.5

To give another name for a person or thing

Compounds

359 1.0

Familiar to many people and often talked about

123 1.9

Most people know it

89 3.8

More widely known than another person or thing

49 7.3

Few people know about it

How Certain

certain
286 1.0
proven
548 3.2
known
∞ 1.0
probable
159 3.4
suspected
146 3.7
possible
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

known positive

Morphology

known = know (transparent) = know + n

The adjective 'known' is transparently derived from the verb 'know' with the addition of the suffix '-n', indicating a past participle form.

Etymology

Known comes from the old verb know, which meant 'to have knowledge' or 'to understand'. So when someone or something is known, people recognize or identify them.