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comprehension

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/

Meanings
noun
Thorough understanding

Examples :

"My comprehension of the math lesson was excellent; I understood all the concepts. "
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noun
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.

Examples :

"The teacher tested our comprehension of the poem by asking us to explain its hidden symbols and themes, focusing on its inherent qualities and pertinent contextual aspects. "
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Related Words

Illustration properties

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

Illustration nonconformists

nonconformists noun

/ˌnɑnkənˈfɔrmɪsts/ /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔrmɪsts/

A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.

"The nonconformists formed their own church, separate from the established Church of England. "

Illustration characters

characters noun

/ˈkæɹəktəz/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The characters in the book went on a thrilling adventure. "

Illustration intensions

intensions noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/

Intensity or the act of becoming intense .

"The intensions of the argument rose sharply as both speakers raised their voices. "

Illustration generating

generating verb

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."

Illustration contextual

contextual adjective

/kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/ /kənˈtɛkstʃəl/

Of, pertaining to, or depending on the context of information; relating to the situation or location in which the information was found.

"The student's answer was incorrect because it lacked contextual details about the historical event. "

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

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.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration attributes

attributes noun

/ˈætrɪbjuːts/ /ˈætrɪbjʊts/ /əˈtrɪbjuːts/ /əˈtrɪbjʊts/

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

"His finest attribute is his kindness."

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

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.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration functional

functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "