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- [kom-pri-hend]
- /ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-pri-hend]
- /ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd/
Definitions of comprehender word
- verb with object comprehender to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark. 1
- verb with object comprehender to take in or embrace; include; comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture. 1
- noun comprehender Agent noun of comprehend: one who comprehends. 0
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Origin of comprehender
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English comprehenden < Latin comprehendere, equivalent to com- com- + prehendere to grasp; see prehensile
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Parts of speech for Comprehender
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
comprehender popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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