UNDERSTANDING
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
How to pronounce understanding:
Understanding - as a noun
The cognitive condition of someone who understands
Example: "He has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
The statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
Example: "They had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"
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An inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
Example: "His sympathies were always with the underdog"
The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
Example: "We are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil"
Understanding - as an adjective satellite
Characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
Example: "An understanding friend"
Understanding - as a verb
To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
Example: "I'm sorry. i don't understand."
To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
Example: "I understand that you have a package for me?"
(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) to stand underneath, to support.
Understanding - as an adjective
Showing compassion.
Knowing; skilful.
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Word Game Points
UNDERSTANDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
UNDERSTANDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
UNDERSTANDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
