noun
A desperate craving to immediately understand or “get” something, particularly in the realm of art or intellectual concepts, without the effort of exploration or personal discovery. It refers to the pursuit of being fed knowledge or insight directly, rather than engaging in the deeper, more rewarding process of self-guided learning or interpretation.
Etymology:
A blend of “cogni,” from Latin cognoscere (to know), and “lust,” indicating an intense desire or craving, particularly for knowledge or understanding.
Example Sentence:
His cognilust drove him to seek out quick explanations for complex artworks, eager to be told their meaning rather than experiencing the journey of interpretation himself.