comprehend
[ kom-pri-hend ]
/ ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd /
verb (used with object)
to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
to take in or embrace; include; comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture.
Origin of comprehend
1350–1400; Middle English
comprehenden < Latin
comprehendere, equivalent to
com-
com- +
prehendere to grasp; see
prehensile
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British Dictionary definitions for uncomprehending (1 of 2)
uncomprehending
/ (ˌʌnkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ) /
adjective
not able to understand; puzzled
a long, uncomprehending look
British Dictionary definitions for uncomprehending (2 of 2)
comprehend
/ (ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd) /
verb
to perceive or understand
(tr)
to comprise or embrace; include
Word Origin for comprehend
C14: from Latin
comprehendere, from
prehendere to seize