PREHENSION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

prehension

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Definition of prehension

as in comprehension

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Recent Examples of prehension Of these, the grasping, which will progressively disappear as voluntary prehension emerges around the age of 4–5 months, is of great interest. — Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2011 Prehension was seen as a key development for the USC/Belgrade Hand. — Jose Fermoso, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2008

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Noun

Ossoff, seen as a potential 2028 contender, said geriatric politicians have little comprehension of AI technology.

— Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Without that layer, the comprehension work falls back on humans, page after page, document after document, exception after exception.

— Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehension

Noun

This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Whether destruction or technological progress, both are purposeful activities, each with different conceptions of success or failure.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of conception

Noun

Since the end of the draft in 1973, according to my research, the success of military recruiting has largely hinged on young people’s perceptions of their chances for upward mobility.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
The psychological thriller/drama explores the aftermath of loss and the ambiguity between reality and perception.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of perception

Noun

This theory is based on our understanding of the abilities of apes, as evidence suggest both chimpanzees and gorillas have gestural communication systems.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Losing experienced educators means losing years of knowledge, relationships and expertise that cannot simply be replaced with another name on a classroom roster.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of knowledge

Noun

The government has declined to provide an explanation of how Diamantis managed to slip their grasp and make his way to Florida, the Bahamas, London, and Greece.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Polls open for the Duma ballot on 18 September – the first parliamentary election since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine – and, despite ever greater public opposition to the war, Vladimir Putin’s grasp on power is unlikely to be shaken.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of grasp

Noun

That apprehension was reflected in the mood of voters in Moscow on a cold, crisp September day a week before the elections.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Licata in particular prepared for apprehension from the moment TEA Commissioner Mike Morath appointed him as the district’s leader.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

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