👉 Precomprehension is a concept in linguistics and cognitive science that refers to the ability of humans to understand and process language at a basic level, without needing formal education or experience. It involves the ability to recognize meaning from text or speech, rather than having a deep understanding of the underlying concepts. The term "precomprehension" was coined by linguist Hans Ebert in his 1957 book "Language and Thought." He argued that precomprehension is essential for
