prehension

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of grasping or seizing with the hand or hands.

  - "He made a prehension of the ball during the game."
  - "The police made a prehension of the suspected thief."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prehension
prestige , precision , sensation

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Variants

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prehension , prehensions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'prahendere' meaning 'to seize, take'.

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Trivia

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1. Prehension is a term often used in the field of robotics to describe the ability of a robot to grasp and manipulate objects.

2. In law, a 'prehension of goods' refers to the seizure of property by legal authority.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grasp: A synonym for prehension, referring to the act of seizing or holding an object.

2. Comprehension: The ability to understand an idea or concept, metaphorically related to the act of grasping or seizing it.

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Culture

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In literature, prehension is often used metaphorically to describe the act of understanding or grasping an idea or concept.

How to Memorize "prehension"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself reaching out and grasping an object with your hand.
   - Visualize the sensation of your fingers closing around an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prehension' with the act of grabbing or seizing.
   - Think of the word 'grasp' as a synonym for 'prehension'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Prehension is the act of grabbing a notion'.

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