ken
Range of understanding
Ken means range of knowledge or understanding: That's beyond my ken, within my ken.
The word is somewhat literary and old-fashioned, appearing mostly in these fixed phrases.
In Scottish dialect, ken also works as a verb meaning to know: I dinna ken. (Capitalized Ken is a given name.)
range
Extent or range
scottish
Perceive as known
- understandGrasp the meaning
- perceiveBecome conscious of
- comprehendTo fully understand
- fathomNautical depth unit
knowledge
Mental comprehension of something
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- graspSeize or understand
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- cognizanceState of knowing something
scope
Extent or range
recognize
Perceive as known
- understandGrasp the meaning
- perceiveBecome conscious of
- comprehendTo fully understand
understanding
Mental comprehension of something
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- graspSeize or understand
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
knowledge/understanding
kenignorance
Absence of knowledge
incomprehension · unawareness · bewilderment · misunderstanding · confusion
perceptual/cognitive range
kenthe unknown
What hasn't been discovered
terra incognita · mystery · inscrutability · blind spot · uncharted waters
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- Ken dollsMale counterpart fashion toys
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