understanding

One entry found for understanding.

Main Entry: ¹un·der·stand·ing
Pronunciation: "&n-d&r-'stan-di[ng]
Function: noun
1 : a mental grasp : COMPREHENSION
2 a : the power of comprehending; especially : the capacity to apprehend general relations of particulars b : the power to make experience intelligible by applying concepts and categories
3 a : friendly or harmonious relationship b : an agreement of opinion or feeling : adjustment of differences c : a mutual agreement not formally entered into but in some degree binding on each side
4 : EXPLANATION, INTERPRETATION
5 : SYMPATHY 3a