comprehension
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
But I find myself wondering why another moral issue, much closer to home and shocking almost beyond comprehension, isn’t getting much play on the campaign trail.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Archaeologist and prehistoric art specialist George Nash said the art could have been used as a "communication system" but that its meaning was something "way beyond our comprehension".
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
How does that aid comprehension, seeing as it isn’t a fastback?
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Although Centaur was presented as a model capable of simulating cognition, its biggest limitation appears to be in language comprehension.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2026
I told Quentin my comprehension of it and he nodded.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
![]()
He may also be rushing through the text and not monitoring his own comprehensions.
From Slate ● Jan. 7, 2021
Reed and Wooten will be tasked with improving hitters’ comprehensions of technology-driven approaches and overseeing new catcher Jonathan Lucroy’s resurgence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2019
Its strength must come from the uttermost parts of the land and must be compounded of brains and comprehensions of every sort.
From President Wilson's Addresses by George McLean Harper
He would cease to be a deity and would become one of ourselves were his nature and attributes brought down to the level of our comprehensions.
From The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet by James Fenimore Cooper
Says I, "I speak parabolickly;" and says I, in a very blind way, "Parables are used to fit the truth to weak comprehensions."
From Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician by Marietta Holley
Vocabulary lists containing comprehension
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Tongues Untied: The Lingo of Linguistics
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Edge: Academic Vocabulary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!