Comprehension (Noun)
Meaning 1
The relation of comprising something; "he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
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Meaning 2
An ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result); "how you can do that is beyond my comprehension"; "he was famous for his comprehension of American literature".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher tested the students' comprehension of the novel by asking them to write a short essay on its themes.
- Her comprehension of the complex mathematical concept was impressive, especially considering she was only a freshman.
- The instructions were unclear, and the lack of comprehension led to a series of mistakes and errors.
- The professor's comprehension of the historical period was evident in the way he wove together seemingly unrelated facts and events.
- The patient's comprehension of the doctor's explanation was hindered by the medical jargon and technical terms used.