Synonyms: reason, understanding, intellect
Definition: the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
Usage: we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
Similar words: faculty, mental faculty, module
Definition: one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
Synonyms: savvy, apprehension, discernment, understanding
Definition: the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Usage: he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
Similar words: knowing
Definition: a clear and certain mental apprehension
Synonyms: understanding, sympathy
Definition: an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
Usage: his sympathies were always with the underdog; I knew I could count on his understanding
Similar words: inclination, disposition, tendency
Definition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Usage: he had an inclination to give up too easily; a tendency to be too strict
Synonyms: understanding, agreement
Definition: the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Usage: they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business; there was an understanding between management and the workers
Similar words: statement
Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day
Synonyms: understanding
Definition: characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Usage: an understanding friend
Similar words: perceptive
Definition: having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
Usage: a perceptive eye; a perceptive observation