Main Entry: ¹un·der·stand·ing

Pronunciation: \ˌən-dər-ˈstan-diŋ\

Function: noun

Date: before 12th century

1 : a mental grasp : comprehension
2 a : the power of comprehending; especially : the capacity to apprehend general relations of particulars b : the power to make experience intelligible by applying concepts and categories
3 a : friendly or harmonious relationship b : an agreement of opinion or feeling : adjustment of differences c : a mutual agreement not formally entered into but in some degree binding on each side
4 : explanation, interpretation
5 : sympathy 3a