power+to+understand

  • 61understanding — I (agreement) noun accord, accordance, alliance, arrangement, common view, compact, compliance, concord, concordance, congruence, consentaneity, contract, cooperation, covenant, harmony, like mindedness, meeting of minds, mutual pledge, pact,… …

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  • 62comprehension — n. 1. Inclusion, comprising, embracing. 2. Scope, reach, sweep, range, compass, embrace, field, sphere, limits, domain, province. 3. (Log.) Intension, connotation, force, depth, etc. (of a notion). 4. Grasp (of our understanding), power to… …

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  • 63intellective — /ɪntəˈlɛktɪv/ (say intuh lektiv) adjective 1. having power to understand; intelligent. 2. of or relating to the intellect. –intellectively, adverb …

  • 64intoxication — An undue abnormal excitation of the passions or feelings, or the impairment of the capacity to think and act correctly and efficiently. 30 Am J Rev ed Intox L § 21. As a ground for cancellation of a contract, such an impairment of capacity as… …

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  • 65asymbolia — ˌāˌsimˈbōlēə noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin, from a (II) + Latin symbolus, symbolum symbol + New Latin ia more at symbol : loss of power to understand previously familiar symbols and signs usually in consequence of brain lesion …

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  • 66education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …

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  • 67literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …

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  • 68Spinoza: the moral and political philosophy — The moral and political philosophy of Spinoza Hans W.Blom Spinoza as a moral and political philosopher was the proponent of a radical and extremely consistent version of seventeenth century Dutch naturalism. As a consequence of the burgeoning… …

    History of philosophy

  • 69Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …

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  • 70Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace       The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… …

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