comprehension

noun

A thorough understanding.

(education) Reading comprehension.

(logic) The totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion.

(programming) A compact syntax for generating a collection in some programming languages, traditionally lists in functional programming languages.

(Christianity) The inclusion of nonconformists within the Church of England.

Roots

prehendoprehens- · Latin · grasp, seize

Synonyms for comprehension

understandingn graspv intellectionn knowledgen intellectn prehensionn inclusionn masteryn comprehensivenessn

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