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What is another word for Comprehension? – 158 Comprehension Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    understanding perception interpretation realization awareness knowledge insight discernment appreciation recognition grasp absorption assimilation digestion intellect intelligence acumen astuteness keenness sharpness lucidity clarity transparency explicability intelligibility fathoming penetration absorption familiarity acquaintance conversance cognizance notice observation mindfulness attentiveness thoughtfulness reflectiveness contemplation rumination deliberation consideration examination analysis evaluation assessment judgment estimation appraisal valuation

    Meaning of Comprehension

    The primary meaning of "comprehension" is the ability to understand something.

    Definitions

    • The ability to understand and interpret something, especially a complex idea or situation
    • * The state of being able to understand something, especially a complex idea or situation
    • * The act or process of understanding something, especially a complex idea or situation

    Etymology of Comprehension

    The word "comprehension" comes from the Old French word "comprehension", which is derived from the Latin word "comprehendere", meaning "to grasp" or "to seize"
    The Latin word "comprehendere" is a combination of "com-" (meaning "together") and "prehendere" (meaning "to take" or "to grasp")
    The word "comprehension" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to the act or state of understanding something

    Example Uses

    • The teacher tried to improve the students' comprehension of the difficult concept by using simpler language and examples
    • * The reader's comprehension of the novel was enhanced by the footnotes and annotations that explained the historical context
    • * The researcher's comprehension of the data was limited by the lack of reliable statistics and sampling methods

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignorance misunderstanding misinterpretation confusion perplexity bewilderment puzzlement uncertainty doubt skepticism incredulity unconcern inattention neglect disregard indifference obliviousness unawareness insensitivity obtuseness dullness stupidity foolishness absurdity nonsense irrationality illogic incongruity

    Related Nouns

    understanding knowledge insight perception awareness recognition realization interpretation explanation description definition concept notion idea theory hypothesis principle rule law regulation standard criterion measure gauge benchmark index indicator

    Related Verbs

    understand comprehend grasp seize apprehend perceive recognize realize interpret explain describe define conceive formulate develop analyze evaluate assess judge estimate appraise value

    Related Adjectives

    understandable comprehensible intelligible lucid clear transparent explicit obvious evident apparent manifest palpable tangible concrete solid firm stable secure certain sure confident assured convinced persuaded satisfied content pleased happy joyful ecstatic elated