comprehension

Definition

  • noun: ability to understand
  • noun: the act or action of grasping with the intellect
  • synonyms: inclusion, summary, epitome

Examples

  • He has not the slightest 'comprehension' of the subject. [=he does not understand the subject at all]

  • The war caused suffering 'beyond comprehension'. [=suffering that is impossible to imagine]

  • mysteries that are 'beyond our comprehension' [=mysteries that we cannot understand]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They're all mine. It's the king of the beasts! Oh, no! -Don't eat me! -He's big and scary! Fear me! Savagery beyond comprehension. -I am far too young to die! -You're a monster! A monster, I say! -And, you! -Me? Oh, you want some of this? (..)
    2005 Madagascar