understanding
NOUNADJECTIVE
/,əndər'stændɪŋ/
13 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH U
understanding is a valid 13-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
U1N1D2E1R1S1T1A1N1D2I1N1G2
1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING
What does understanding mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
The statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises.
“there was an understanding between management and the workers”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
An inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion.
“I knew I could count on his understanding”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
RELATED
4
The cognitive condition of someone who understands.
“he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1
Characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy.
“an understanding friend”
SIMILAR