understanding
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noun \ˌən-dər-ˈstan-diŋ\Definition of UNDERSTANDING
1
: a mental grasp : comprehension
2
a : the power of comprehending; especially : the capacity to apprehend general relations of particulars b : the power to make experience intelligible by applying concepts and categories
3
a : friendly or harmonious relationship b : an agreement of opinion or feeling : adjustment of differences c : a mutual agreement not formally entered into but in some degree binding on each side
5
: sympathy 3a
See Examples of UNDERSTANDING
- He has a thorough understanding of the subject.
- She has a basic understanding of the process.
- I hope to get a clearer understanding of the issues involved.
- He seems to have little understanding of our situation.
- We have an understanding that whoever cooks doesn't have to do the dishes.
- She treats them with kindness and understanding.
- a relationship based on mutual understanding
First Known Use of UNDERSTANDING
before 12th century
Related to UNDERSTANDING
- Synonyms
- accord, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, settlement, agreement
- Antonyms
- incomprehension, noncomprehension
Rhymes with UNDERSTANDING
2understanding
adjectiveDefinition of UNDERSTANDING
1
archaic : knowing, intelligent
2
: endowed with understanding : tolerant, sympathetic <an understanding supervisor>
— un·der·stand·ing·ly \-ˈstan-diŋ-lē\ adverb
Examples of UNDERSTANDING
- <a kind and understanding teacher who often helps troubled students>
First Known Use of UNDERSTANDING
13th century
Related to UNDERSTANDING
- Synonyms
- commiserative, compassionate, empathetic, empathic, humane, sympathetic
- Antonyms
- callous, cold-blooded, coldhearted, hard, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, obdurate, unfeeling, unsympathetic
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