(gerund, uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.

Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance. / (dated) Knowing; skilful.

present participle of understand

plural of understanding

(transitive) To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

Capable of being understood; comprehensible. / Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of understand

For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with. / In an understandable manner.

The property of being understandable.

One who understands something.