Synonyms of comprehension

comprehension

noun

ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-shən 

as in understanding

the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something

the president's comprehension of the current situation in the Middle East

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understanding
• appreciation
• perception
• grasp
• awareness
• grip
• apprehension
• percipience
• absorption
• digestion
• uptake
• conception
• assimilation
• consciousness
• hold
• realization
• visualization
• enlightenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incomprehension
• misunderstanding
• misinterpretation
• misapprehension
• misperception
• noncomprehension
• miscomprehension

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of comprehension

Whether indulging in fiction, philosophy, poetry, or non-fiction, many readers find that cannabis enhances comprehension and engagement. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025

Looking ahead, Eagleman envisions a future where increasingly autonomous AI systems manage complex tasks beyond human comprehension. —Gabriel Snyder, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

The software provides immediate recommendations whether a student struggles with phonics, reading comprehension, or mathematics. —Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Louisiana students gained significant ground in reading and math comprehension, with test score improvements among the best in the nation, according to a new national education report. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025