Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of understanding, knowing, containing, or comprising; inclusion. 2. (n.) That which is comprehended or enclosed within narrow limits; a summary; an epitome. 3. (n.) The capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; understanding; as, a comprehension of abstract principles. 4. (n.) The complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term. 5. (n.) A figure by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for a whole, or a definite number for an indefinite.

Multi-Version Concordance Comprehension (2 Occurrences) Mark 8:17 He perceived what they were saying, and He said to them, "What is this discussion of yours about having no bread? Do you not yet see and understand? Are your minds so dull of comprehension? (WEY) Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (See NAS)