Incomprehension ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Incomprehension ( noun )

  1. The state of not understanding something.
  2. The inability to grasp the meaning or significance of something.

Origin:

From in- "not" + comprehension "the ability to understand something".

Examples:

  1. His statement was met with incomprehension by the audience.
  2. The instructions were confusing, causing incomprehension among the students.
  3. Her behavior was met with incomprehension by her friends.
  4. The complexity of the topic led to incomprehension among the listeners.
  5. The foreign language caused incomprehension among the tourists.

(As a verb)

Incomprehension ( verb )

  1. The state of not understanding something.
  2. The inability to grasp the meaning or significance of something.

Origin:

From in- "not" + comprehension "the ability to understand something".

Examples:

  1. His statement was met with incomprehension by the audience.
  2. The instructions were confusing, causing incomprehension among the students.
  3. Her behavior was met with incomprehension by her friends.
  4. The complexity of the topic led to incomprehension among the listeners.
  5. The foreign language caused incomprehension among the tourists.
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