Ken appeared on the English horizon in the 16th century referring to the distance bounding the range of ordinary vision at sea (about 20 miles), and would thus have been familiar to skippers …

Ken definition: knowledge, understanding, or cognizance; mental perception.. See examples of KEN used in a sentence.

1. knowledge or understanding: an idea beyond one's ken. 2. range of sight or vision.

In this context, the phrase is infelicitous : ' beyond one's ken ', in its ordinary usage, means beyond one's powers of comprehension.

Ken in American English (ken) noun a male given name, form of Kendall or Kenneth

Ken definition: Perception; understanding.

Oct 19, 2025 · In common usage a fossil word, found only in phrases such as beyond one’s ken and swim into one’s ken.

Apr 21, 2025 · Explore the slang meaning of 'ken', its historical roots, and how it's used in contemporary communication. Understand its impact, statistics, and cultural significance in …

10 hours ago · The American Revolution, the highly-anticipated new six-part documentary from filmmaker Ken Burns, premieres tonight, on Sunday, November 16 at 8 p.m. on PBS. The …

1 day ago · Sunday’s premiere of Ken Burns’ new PBS series “The American Revolution” doubles as an attention-grabbing statement, months after President Donald Trump succeeded in …