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prehension

noun

/prɪˈhɛnʃən/

Meaning

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.

grasp, grip, seizure, taking hold, apprehension

release, letting go, relinquishment

power prehension, precision prehension, prehension pattern, prehension movement

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or...

the state of being calm and in control of oneself

An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.

the style or manner of writing by hand.

A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future