Comprehension

[kɒmprɪ'henʃ(ə)n] or [,kɑmprɪ'hɛnʃən]

Definition

(noun.) an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); 'how you can do that is beyond my comprehension'; 'he was famous for his comprehension of American literature'.

Typed by Gilda--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of comprehending, containing, or comprising; inclusion.

(n.) That which is comprehended or inclosed within narrow limits; a summary; an epitome.

(n.) The capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; understanding; as, a comprehension of abstract principles.

(n.) The complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term.

(n.) A figure by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for a whole, or a definite number for an indefinite.

Typist: Millie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Perception, apprehension, discernment, knowledge.[2]. Understanding, intelligence, intellect, mind, reason, mental capacity.

Checked by Balder

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Understanding, conception, capacity, perception, apprehension

ANT:Misunderstanding, misconception

Checked by Calvin

Examples

Typist: Shane

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