Comprehension Meaning
/ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA thorough understanding.
nounThe totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion.
Sentence Examples
Each chapter in the textbook is followed by about a dozen comprehension questions.
Why he did it is beyond my comprehension.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her reading ____ improved greatly after practicing with difficult texts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His rapid reading speed sadly affected his actual reading ____.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French compréhension, from Latin comprehēnsiō (“taking together”), from com- (“with, together”) + prehendō (“take”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"What appeal to him are the broad visions, the specious comprehension of the social order as a whole which a planned system promises."
— 1949, F. A. Hayek, “The Intellectuals and Socialism”, in University of Chicago Law Review, volume 16, number 3, Chicago: University of Chicago, →DOI, page 428:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her reading ____ improved greatly after practicing with difficult texts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His rapid reading speed sadly affected his actual reading ____.