comprehended
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəmˈprɛndɪd/
KK: /kəmˈprɛndɪd/
adjective
Definition
To have understood something or to have included it as part of a whole.
Example
She comprehended the complex topic after studying for hours.
Conversation
Did you read the article I sent you?
Yes, I found it really interesting and well comprehended.
I'm glad! It had some great points about the topic.
Definitely, I think it really comprehended the main issues.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
understood
grasped
apprehended
Antonyms
misunderstood
ignored
overlooked
verb
Definition
To understand something fully or grasp its meaning.
Example
After reading the book, she finally comprehended the main idea.
Tense Forms
Past: comprehended
Past Participle: comprehended
Conversation
Did you finally read that article I sent you?
Yeah, I did! It was really interesting.
I was surprised by how much I comprehended from it.
Root Explanation
Comprehended → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "prehendere" (meaning to seize or grasp). The word "comprehended" means to grasp or understand something fully, as if seizing it together with one's mind.
Memory Tip
Think of 'grasping' something 'together' — 'com-' means together, and 'prehendere' means to seize. This helps you remember that to comprehend means to fully understand or grasp an idea.
Visually Confused Words
uncomprehended
incomprehended
recomprehend
precomprehend
miscomprehend