UNDERSTANDING

UN ·DER ·STAN ·DING 4 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 13 letters 🎲 Scrabble 16 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands
  2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
  3. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
  4. the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

💬 Examples

  • "he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
  • "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"
  • "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
  • "his sympathies were always with the underdog"

🔗 Similar words

apprehensiondiscernmentsavvyagreementsympathyreason
adjective
  1. characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

💬 Examples

  • "an understanding friend"
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