Understand

Definition

Someone's understanding can come from perceived causes or non causal sources, suggesting that knowledge is a pillar of where understanding comes from. We can have understanding while lacking corresponding knowledge and have knowledge while lacking the corresponding understanding. Even with knowledge, relevant distinctions or correct conclusions about similar cases may not be made, suggesting more information about the context would be required, which alludes to different degrees of understanding depending on the context. To understand something implies abilities and dispositions with respect to an object of knowledge that are sufficient to support intelligent behavior.