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noun pre·hen·sion \prē-ˈhen(t)-shən\
Definition of PREHENSION
1
: the act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping
2
a : mental understanding : comprehension b : apprehension by the senses
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First Known Use of PREHENSION
circa 1828
Rhymes with PREHENSION
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noun pre·hen·sion \prē-ˈhen-chən\
Medical Definition of PREHENSION
: the act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping
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