comprehense

/kɒmprɛnˈʃən, -ˈʃen/ /kɒmprɛnˈʃɪv/; /kɒmprɛnˈʃɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or process of understanding, interpreting, or being aware of something

“The teacher praised the student’s good comprehension of the material.”

2. noun

the act of grasping the meaning of something

“She showed great comprehension of the complex math problem.”

3. verb

to understand or interpret something

“The professor encouraged the students to comprehend the historical context.”

Synonyms

  • interpretation
  • understanding

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • obliviousness