comprehension
22 points
English
13 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #22,874
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˌɑːmpɹiːhˈɛnʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural comprehensions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the relation of comprising something
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
attentionmentiontensionconventioninventionpensiondimensiondetentionextensioninterventionsuspensionpreventionascensioncontentionapprehensionhypertension
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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