comprehension
noun
Simple meaning
A thorough understanding.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑmpɹiˈhɛnʃən
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Definition
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noun
A thorough understanding.
education
Reading comprehension.
logic
The totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Formality
- Technical
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- “How you can do that is beyond my comprehension.”noun
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Antonyms
Sense: thorough understanding
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