What does UNDERSTANDING mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
- Letters
- 13
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Words With Friends score
- 21
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands“he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect”
- the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises“they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business”
- an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion“his sympathies were always with the underdog”
- the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination“we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil”
adjective
- characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy“an understanding friend”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
understandings17
Anagrams of UNDERSTANDING
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside UNDERSTANDING
1,508 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is UNDERSTANDING a valid word in word games?
UNDERSTANDING is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is UNDERSTANDING worth?
UNDERSTANDING is worth 16 points with Scrabble letter values and 21 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from UNDERSTANDING?
1,508 other words, including AND, IN, IS and IT.