First Known Use: 15th century
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comprehension
noun com·pre·hen·sion \ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-shən, -prē-\
: ability to understand
Full Definition of COMPREHENSION
1
a : the act or action of grasping with the intellect : understanding b : knowledge gained by comprehending c : the capacity for understanding fully <mysteries that are beyond our comprehension>
2
a : the act or process of comprising b : the faculty or capability of including : comprehensiveness
3
: connotation 3
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Origin of COMPREHENSION
Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin comprehension-, comprehensio, from comprehendere to understand, comprise
Related to COMPREHENSION
- Synonyms
- appreciation, apprehension, grasp, grip, hold, perception, percipience, understanding
- Antonyms
- incomprehension, noncomprehension
Rhymes with COMPREHENSION
COMPREHENSION Defined for Kids
comprehension
noun com·pre·hen·sion \ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen-shən\
Definition of COMPREHENSION for Kids
: ability to understand <reading comprehension> <beyond comprehension>
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