un´der|stand´ing|ly

un´der|stand´ing|ly
un|der|stand|ing «UHN duhr STAN dihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. the act of one who understands, especially: a) comprehension: »

to have a clear understanding of the problem.

b) knowledge: »

a good understanding of what needs to be done.

2. the power or ability to learn and know; intellect; intelligence: »

the limited understanding of a child. Edison was a man of understanding.

3. knowledge of each other's meaning and wishes: »

a marriage based on true understanding.

4. a mutual arrangement or agreement of an informal but more or less explicit nature: »

You and I must come to an understanding.

–adj.
that understands or is able to understand; intelligent and sympathetic: »

an understanding reply.

–un´der|stand´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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