Understanding
13 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The ability to comprehend something or sympathetically aware of other people's feelings. It also represents an informal or unspoken agreement between people.
“His deep understanding of the subject made him an excellent teacher.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
Syllables
un·der·stand·ing
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Contains 'ING' ending with multiple common letters; features 'UNDERSTAND' prefix
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Worth 17 points; versatile for board placement
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