— comprehender , n. — comprehendingly , adv.
/kom'pri hend"/ , v.t.
1. to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
2. to take in or embrace; include; comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture.
[ 1350-1400; ME comprehenden comprehendere, equiv. to com- COM- + prehendere to grasp; see PREHENSILE ]
Syn. 1. See know 1 . 2. See include .