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FATHOMING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word fathoming. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word fathoming. (close relations)
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grasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• understanding with difficulty

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

adjective satellite

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

understanding
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective satellite

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

apprehending
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• get the meaning of something

• take into custody

• anticipate with dread or anxiety

comprehending
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• get the meaning of something

• to become aware of through the senses

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

conceiving
verb, nounv, n
verb

• have the idea for

• judge or regard; look upon; judge

• become pregnant; undergo conception

perceiving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

figure out
verbv
verb

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

puzzle out
verbv
verb

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

work out
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
verb

• come up with

• happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well

• work out in detail

• do physical exercise

• be calculated

• make a mathematical calculation or computation

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

• give a workout to

Best Hypernyms For FATHOMING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fathoming, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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awareness comprehension grasp understanding

Alternatives for GRASPING

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