un·der·stand·ing[uhn-der-stan-ding] Show IPA
1.
mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
2.
intellectual faculties; intelligence; mind: a quick understanding.
3.
superior power of discernment; enlightened intelligence: With her keen understanding she should have become a leader.
4.
knowledge of or familiarity with a particular thing; skill in dealing with or handling something: an understanding of accounting practice.
5.
a state of cooperative or mutually tolerant relations between people: To him, understanding and goodwill were the supreme virtues.
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1. Full of faith, or having faith; disposed to (know or learn the truth mz), especially (confidence in one's own capacity to seek and find the truth mz). "You are not faithful, sir." B. Jonson.
2. Firm in adherence to (a truth when discovered mz) promises, oaths, contracts, treaties, or other engagements. "The faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him." Deut. vii. 9.
3. True and constant in affection or allegiance to a person to whom one is bound by a vow, be ties of love, gratitude, or honor, as to a husband, a prince, a friend; firm in the observance of duty; loyal; of true fidelity; as, a faithful husband or servant. "So spake the seraph Abdiel, faithful found, Among the faithless, faithful only he." Milton.
4. Worthy of confidence and belief; conformable to truth or fact; exact; accurate; as, a faithful narrative or representation. "It is a faithful saying." 2 Tim. ii. 11.
| Adj. | 1. | accepting - tolerating without protest; "always more accepting of coaching suggestion than her teammates"; "the atmosphere was judged to be more supporting and accepting" |
