Synonyms for understanding

Other words for “understanding”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “understanding”. The most common are apprehension, discernment, savvy, agreement, sympathy.

noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands

noun the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

noun an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

noun the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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