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Definition
to understand something — especially to understand it completely
- The others nodded in perfect comprehension.p. 129.8
comprehension = understanding
(editor's note: The suffix "-sion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in admission from admit, discussion from discuss, and invasion from invade.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-sion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in admission from admit, discussion from discuss, and invasion from invade.)
- He turned a half-concealed face up to Roger and answered the incomprehension of his gaze.p. 63.3
- This wind pressed his grey shirt against his chest so that he noticed—in this new mood of comprehension—how the folds were stiff like cardboard, and unpleasant; noticed too how the frayed edges of his shorts were making an uncomfortable, pink area on the front of his thighs.p. 76.8
- As an answer Jack dropped into the uncomprehending silence that followed it the one crude expressive syllable.p. 89.5
- Simon broke off and turned to Piggy who was looking at him with an expression of derisive incomprehension.p. 128.9
- From the top of the towering rock came the incomprehensible reply.p. 190.4
There are no more uses of "comprehend" in Lord of the Flies.
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