noun
Meaning 1
One who understands something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- I am not a speed reader, I am a speed understander.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
understander
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/ˌəndɚˈstændɚ/
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/ˈəndɚˌstændɚ/
noun
Meaning 2
One who physically supports a formation of acrobats, as a human pyramid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: acrobatics, arts, circus, hobbies, lifestyle, performing-arts, sports
Examples
- He was a strongman and an understander for the acrobats.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bottom man
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From Middle English understander, understondere, equivalent to understand + -er.
From under + stander.
Across languages
Translations
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: entenedor — one who understands
- Catalan: entenedora — one who understands
- German: Versteher — one who understands
- German: Versteherin — one who understands
- Ingrian: arvaaja — one who understands
- Portuguese: entendedor — one who understands
- Portuguese: entendedora — one who understands
- Spanish: entendedor — one who understands
- Spanish: entendedora — one who understands