Synonyms for comprehension

Synonyms for (noun) comprehension

Synonyms: comprehension

Definition: an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

Usage: how you can do that is beyond my comprehension; he was famous for his comprehension of American literature

Similar words: savvy, apprehension, discernment, understanding

Definition: the cognitive condition of someone who understands

Usage: he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect


Synonyms: inclusion, comprehension

Definition: the relation of comprising something

Usage: he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work

Similar words: involvement

Definition: a connection of inclusion or containment

Usage: he escaped involvement in the accident; there was additional involvement of the liver and spleen


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