noun
prehension
Prehension (noun) means the act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands.
noun
1
The act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands.
2
According to Alfred North Whitehead, a type of universally acting perception that is not limited to living, self-conscious beings, and which involves an interconnectedness of the observer and the observed.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin prehensio, prehensionis. Doublet of prison.
Rhymes for prehension
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prehension?
"prehension" (noun) means the act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands.
What are the different meanings of prehension?
"prehension" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands; 2. According to Alfred North Whitehead, a type of universally acting perception that is not limited to living, self-conscious beings, and which involves an interconnectedness of the observer and the observed.