Comprehension word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "comprehension" word

[noun] the act of comprising something
[noun] 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"
[noun] the relation of comprising something; "he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work"

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\Com`pre*hen"sion\, n. [L. comprehensio: cf. F. compr['e]hension.] 1. The act of comprehending, containing, or comprising; inclusion. In the Old Testament there is a close comprehension of the New; in the New, an open discovery of the Old. --Hooker. 2. That which is comprehended or inclosed within narrow limits; a summary; an epitome. [Obs.] Though not a catalogue of fundamentals, yet . . . a comprehension of them. --Chillingworth. 3. The capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; understanding; as, a comprehension of abstract principles. 4. (Logic) The complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term. 5. (Rhet.) A figure by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for a whole, or a definite number for an indefinite.

Synonyms for comprehension

inclusion

Antonyms: incomprehension

Related terms: apprehension, clairvoyance, completeness, embracement, esemplastic power, grasp, ideation, intellection, intellectuality, intelligence quotient, mental grasp, mentality, mother wit, native wit, participation, power of mind, reasoning power, sense, tolerance, toleration, whole, wit

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Let's analyse "comprehension" as pure text. This string has Thirteen letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 38.5% of vowels is 0.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOISNEHERPMOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 3475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -- .--. .-. . .... . -. ... .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: comprehension: 6 + 5 + 5 + 9 + 6 = 31, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: comprehension: 3 + 6 + 4 + 7 + 9 + 5 + 8 + 5 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 73, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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