'incomprehension' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incomprehensio,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'comprehensio' meant 'a seizing or grasping.'

'incomprehensio' transformed into the French word 'incompréhension,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incomprehension' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'not grasping or seizing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not understanding something.'