Comprehension: meaning, definitions and examples

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comprehension

 

[ หŒkษ’mprษชหˆhษ›nสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reading

The ability to understand and interpret information.

Synonyms

grasp, interpretation, understanding

Examples of usage

  • Her comprehension of the novel was impressive.
  • The test measured students' reading comprehension skills.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The act or process of understanding something.

Synonyms

apprehension, grasping, understanding

Examples of usage

  • The teacher assessed the students' comprehension of the lesson.
  • Comprehension is crucial for effective learning.
Context #3 | Noun

intelligence

The capacity to understand.

Synonyms

cognition, comprehending, intelligence

Examples of usage

  • His level of comprehension was remarkable for his age.
  • Comprehension is a key aspect of cognitive development.

Translations

Translations of the word "comprehension" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verstรคndnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemahaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrozumienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†่งฃ (ใ‚Šใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comprรฉhension

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comprensiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํ•ด (ihye)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู‡ู… (fahm)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porozumฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porozumenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่งฃ (lวjiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razumevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gageba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anlayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comprensiรณn

Etymology

The word 'comprehension' originated from the Latin word 'comprehendere', which means 'to seize' or 'to grasp'. Over time, it evolved to signify the ability to understand or interpret information. The concept of comprehension has been fundamental in education, psychology, and cognitive science, highlighting the importance of understanding in various aspects of human life.

See also: comprehend, comprehended, comprehending, comprehendingly, comprehensibility, comprehensible, comprehensive, comprehensiveness, incomprehensibility, incomprehensible, incomprehensibly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,196 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.