ESG Etymology of "Understand"

Over time, the connotation of "standing under" an idea evolved into our modern notion of grasping or comprehending information.

The word "understand" has a rich linguistic history that stretches back over a thousand years. Derived from Old English understandan (meaning to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something), the word itself has evolved from a literal expression to a more abstract concept.

The roots of "understand" are linked to the Old English under and standan, which …