Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
understanding | Yes | Yes | No | No |
discernment | Yes | No | No | No |
understanding (noun) | discernment (noun) |
---|---|
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | the trait of judging wisely and objectively |
the cognitive condition of someone who understands | the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations |
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion | the cognitive condition of someone who understands |
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises | perception of that which is obscure |
delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) |
understanding (adjective) | discernment (adjective) |
---|---|
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy |