self-comprehending

self-com·pre·hend

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Definitions of self-comprehending word

verb with object self-comprehending 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 self-comprehending to take in or embrace; include; comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture. 1

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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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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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