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Understandingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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understandingly

 

[ ˌʌndərˈstandɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that shows comprehension

In a manner that demonstrates comprehension or insight.

Synonyms

comprehendingly, empathetically, sympathetically

Examples of usage

  • She nodded understandingly, indicating that she was following along with the conversation.
  • He smiled understandingly, aware of the difficulties she was facing.
  • The teacher looked at the student understandingly, recognizing the effort put into the assignment.

Translations

Translations of the word "understandingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compreensivamente

🇮🇳 समझदारी से

🇩🇪 verständnisvoll

🇮🇩 dengan pengertian

🇺🇦 з розумінням

🇵🇱 ze zrozumieniem

🇯🇵 理解して

🇫🇷 avec compréhension

🇪🇸 con comprensión

🇹🇷 anlayışla

🇰🇷 이해심 있게

🇸🇦 بتفهم

🇨🇿 s porozuměním

🇸🇰 s porozumením

🇨🇳 理解地

🇸🇮 z razumevanjem

🇮🇸 með skilningi

🇰🇿 түсіністікпен

🇬🇪 გაგებით

🇦🇿 anlayışla

🇲🇽 con comprensión

Etymology

The word 'understandingly' is derived from the verb 'understand', which dates back to Old English. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'understandingly', indicating the manner in which something is done. The concept of understanding has been a fundamental aspect of human communication and relationships throughout history, with various philosophers and thinkers exploring its complexities.

See also: misunderstand, misunderstanding, misunderstandings, understandability, understandable, understandably, understanding, understood.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,680 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.