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comprehended

UK
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪd/
US
/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛndɪd/
comprehendedpast participle
Used both predicatively and attributively to mean “understood”
Translations
The concept was fully comprehended by the students.
Le concept a été pleinement compris par les étudiants.
Additional translations
saisiPlus soutenu; s’emploie quand il s’agit d’une idée ou d’une portée intellectuelle bien perçue.
Definitions
Understood; grasped in meaning or significance.
The concept was fully comprehended by the students.
comprehendverb

comprehended

Past Simple

comprehended
Past Simple
comprehended
Past Participle
comprehending
ing-form
UK
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
Translations
comprendreSens littéraire ou formel : « inclure, contenir ».
The estate comprehends over two hundred acres of woodland.
Le domaine comprend plus de deux cents acres de bois.
She was able to comprehend the complex theory after several hours of study.
Elle a pu comprendre la théorie complexe après plusieurs heures d’étude.
Additional translations
engloberSens soutenu : « inclure dans son ensemble ».
Definitions
To grasp mentally; understand.
She was able to comprehend the complex theory after several hours of study.
To include or contain; comprise.
The estate comprehends over two hundred acres of woodland.
Synonyms
perceive
grasp
fathom
apprehend
discern
make sense of
understand
comprehendgerund / present participle
Definitions
Showing or possessing understanding; mentally grasping what is going on.
He greeted her with a comprehending smile that put her at ease.
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