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comprehension (kahm" pri HEN shuhn) (s) (noun), comprehensions (pl)
The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of something and understanding it: The librarian noticed when the students started to smile after her explanation of a topic, that it was a sign of their comprehension and even agreement with what she had said.
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English History and Its Language Development: INDEX or Table of Contents
(highlights of illustrated historical events for a better comprehension of the historical periods which contributed to the development of the English language)
Human Body: An Introduction
(The human body is at the edge of human comprehension with its microcosmic mysteries and its 100 trillion cells!)