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

Preliminary evidence suggests significant learning improvements, fostering true mathematical comprehension.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
In the view of the writer Amitav Ghosh, one subject especially threatens to elude fiction’s comprehension.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of comprehension

Noun

Fertility is a particularly vulnerable aspect of health, and people are often eager to try whatever offers a better chance at conception and a healthy pregnancy, Kawwass said.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Decatur said the exhibition’s curators had always intended to showcase the Larry O’Brien Trophy and had even contacted the NBA two years ago, during the show’s conception, about acquiring it temporarily.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of conception

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Sight is what the eyes register; perception is discerning the underlying essence of events.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
That perception damages public confidence and undermines the work of the many honest public servants who faithfully serve their communities.

— Amy Elik, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of perception

Noun

In highly specialized environments, success depends on deep contextual understanding, not broad knowledge.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There is an understanding within the club about the anxiety caused by that first batch of emails, which were received out of the blue.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Imhauser, while involved heavily in town activities, doesn’t really have the knowledge to say whether the state fair could ever leave Sedalia.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Supporters, including the League of United Latin American Citizens, said the bill would especially help the families of veterans, farmworkers and immigrants because those groups are more likely to die without their relatives’ knowledge.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of knowledge

Noun

Sunday evening’s episode of House of the Dragon gave us a healthy mix of action and death and more of the slow unraveling of Queen Rhaenyra and her tenuous grasp on the Iron Throne.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
O’Donnell’s dumbfounded silence at the impossible-to-grasp question speaks volumes.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 July 2026

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