comprehension
/ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: comprehensions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A thorough understanding.
Noun
Examples
Students will be tested on their comprehension of sentences in the foreign language.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
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.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “comprehension” mean?
A thorough understanding.
Is “comprehension” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.