comprehension (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
examples how you can do that is beyond my comprehension
he was famous for his comprehension of American literature
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Hypernym understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
Derivationally related form comprehension → comprehend
Derivationally related form comprehension → comprehend
Antonym comprehension → incomprehension
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Hyponym understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
Antonym incomprehension → comprehension
Derivationally related form comprehend → comprehension
Derivationally related form comprehend → comprehension

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