comprehend — to understand something completely, especially something complicated
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to understand something completely, especially something complicated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhend/
Korean meaning: 완전히 이해하다, 파악하다 (특히 복잡한 것을)
Korean pronunciation: 카-프리-헨드 (강세: 헨드)
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to comprehend my schedule better than I do - she's always waiting by the door when I'm about to leave!
- I tried to comprehend quantum physics, but my brain just responded with 'Error 404: Logic not found.'
- It's difficult to comprehend how technology has transformed our daily lives in just a few decades.
comprehend
VERB//ˌkɑːmprɪˈhend//
to understand something completely, especially something complicated
Finally understanding the complex concept completely
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To comprehend the truth, he won't pretend - justice he must defend!
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Origin
From Latin 'comprehendere', combining 'com-' (together) and 'prehendere' (to seize or grasp). The word originally meant 'to seize together' and evolved to mean 'to grasp with the mind' or understand.
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“My cat seems to comprehend my schedule better than I do - she's always waiting by the door when I'm about to leave!”
“I tried to comprehend quantum physics, but my brain just responded with 'Error 404: Logic not found.'”
“It's difficult to comprehend how technology has transformed our daily lives in just a few decades.”
“The research comprehends various factors that influence climate change.”
“Scientists are working hard to comprehend the mysteries of the universe.”
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