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| pre·hen·sion [ pree hénshən ] (plural pre·hen·sions) |
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1. act of firmly grasping: the act of firmly taking hold of something
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2. perceiving of something through senses: the perception by the senses of a sight, sound, smell, taste, or texture
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3. comprehension: the process of understanding
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin prehension-< prehens- (see prehensile)] |
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