UNDERSTANDING as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
   Synonym(s)
   • intellect (what does intellect mean?)
   • reason (what does reason mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
   Hypernyms(s) understanding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • faculty (what does faculty mean?)
   • mental faculty (what does mental faculty mean?)
   • module (what does module mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • reason (what does reason mean?)
   • argue (what does argue mean?)
   • reason (what does reason mean?)
   • reason (what does reason mean?)
   • reason out (what does reason out mean?)
   • conclude (what does conclude mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the cognitive condition of someone who understands
   Synonym(s)
   • apprehension (what does apprehension mean?)
   • discernment (what does discernment mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
   Hypernyms(s) understanding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • knowing (what does knowing mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • comprehension (what does comprehension mean?)
   • self-knowledge (what does self-knowledge mean?)
   • smattering (what does smattering mean?)
   • appreciation (what does appreciation mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • grasping (what does grasping mean?)
   • hindsight (what does hindsight mean?)
   • insight (what does insight mean?)
   • brainstorm (what does brainstorm mean?)
   • brainwave (what does brainwave mean?)
   • realization (what does realization mean?)
   • realisation (what does realisation mean?)
   • recognition (what does recognition mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • get the picture (what does get the picture mean?)
   • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • get the picture (what does get the picture mean?)
   • comprehend (what does comprehend mean?)
   • savvy (what does savvy mean?)
   • dig (what does dig mean?)
   • grasp (what does grasp mean?)
   • compass (what does compass mean?)
   • apprehend (what does apprehend mean?)
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
   • realize (what does realize mean?)
   • realise (what does realise mean?)
   • see (what does see mean?)
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
3. Meaning
   • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
   Synonym(s)
   • sympathy (what does sympathy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • his sympathies were always with the underdog
   • I knew I could count on his understanding
   Hypernyms(s) understanding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • inclination (what does inclination mean?)
   • disposition (what does disposition mean?)
   • tendency (what does tendency mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • sympathize (what does sympathize mean?)
   • sympathise (what does sympathise mean?)
   • empathize (what does empathize mean?)
   • empathise (what does empathise mean?)
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
   • sympathize (what does sympathize mean?)
   • sympathise (what does sympathise mean?)
   • empathize (what does empathize mean?)
   • empathise (what does empathise mean?)
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
   • sympathize (what does sympathize mean?)
   • sympathise (what does sympathise mean?)
   • empathize (what does empathize mean?)
   • empathise (what does empathise mean?)
   • understand (what does understand mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
   Synonym(s)
   • agreement (what does agreement mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other’’s business
   • there was an understanding between management and the workers
   Hypernyms(s) understanding is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • statement (what does statement mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • conspiracy (what does conspiracy mean?)
   • confederacy (what does confederacy mean?)
   • covenant (what does covenant mean?)
   • unilateral contract (what does unilateral contract mean?)
   • sale (what does sale mean?)
   • sales agreement (what does sales agreement mean?)
   • bargain (what does bargain mean?)
   • deal (what does deal mean?)
   • working agreement (what does working agreement mean?)
   • gentlemen’s agreement (what does gentlemen’s agreement mean?)
   • written agreement (what does written agreement mean?)
   • submission (what does submission mean?)
   • entente (what does entente mean?)
   • entente cordiale (what does entente cordiale mean?)
   • oral contract (what does oral contract mean?)
   • reservation (what does reservation mean?)
   • settlement (what does settlement mean?)
   • severance agreement (what does severance agreement mean?)
   • suicide pact (what does suicide pact mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • agree (what does agree mean?)

UNDERSTANDING as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
   Usage Example(s)
   • an understanding friend
   Similar To
   • perceptive (what does perceptive mean?)