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prehension

Syllabification: (pre·hen·sion)
Pronunciation: /prēˈhenCHən/

Definition of prehension

noun

  • 1 Zoology & Psychology the action of grasping or seizing.
  • 2 Philosophy an interaction of a subject with an event or entity that involves perception but not necessarily cognition.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin prehensio(n-), from prehendere 'to grasp'

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