word
Comprehension
Kah-mpree-HEH-nshuhn
/ˌkɑːmpriːˈhɛnʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
comprehension
Dictionary meaning
An ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result).
Examples
- How you can do that is beyond my comprehension.
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