apprehension.
The taking of something.
Meaning & usage
The taking of something. The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
The taking of something. The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.
The awareness of something Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment
The awareness of something Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.
The awareness of something The faculty by which ideas are conceived or by which perceptions are grasped; understanding.
The awareness of something Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin apprehensio, apprehensionis, compare with French appréhension. See apprehend.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.