Understanding
/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
verb
- To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
"I'm sorry. I don't understand."
- To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.
"I understand that you have a package for me?"
- (obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.
noun
- (gerund) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
- Reason or intelligence, ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer.
- Opinion, judgement or outlook.
"According to my understanding, the situation is quite perilous. I wonder if you see it this way, too."
- An agreement of minds; harmony; something mutually understood or agreed upon.
- Sympathy.
"He showed much understanding for my problems when he heard about my past."
adjective
No exact anagrams found for "understanding". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "understanding" and rearranging:
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Understanding"
Understanding is a 13-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Understanding" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "understanding" is a high-scoring word.