comprehended
|com-pre-hend-ed|
B2
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪd/
(comprehend)
understand or include
Etymology
Etymology Information
'comprehend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'comprehendere,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'prehendere' meant 'to seize or grasp.'
Historical Evolution
'comprehendere' transformed into the Old French word 'comprendre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'comprehend' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to understand or grasp mentally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'comprehend'.
She comprehended the complex theory after several explanations.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 20:06