understanding
understanding Lexical Profile
understanding Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The ability to comprehend something; comprehension or mental grasp of a subject, situation, or concept.
"A thorough understanding of basic algebra is essential before studying calculus."
Sympathetic awareness or tolerance toward the feelings, behaviors, or viewpoints of others.
"She treated her students' mistakes with patience and genuine understanding."
An informal or unspoken agreement or arrangement between two or more parties.
"The two neighbors reached a quiet understanding regarding the maintenance of the shared boundary fence."
• adjective
Sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving.
"Fortunately, my supervisor was very understanding when I had to leave work early for a family emergency."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'understandan', meaning to comprehend or grasp the idea of, formed from 'under-' (in the sense of 'between' or 'among') and 'standan' (to stand), literally suggesting standing in the midst of something to know it thoroughly.