prehension (redirected from difficult prehension)

pre·hen·sion  (pr-hnshn)

n.

1. The act of grasping or seizing.

2.

a. Apprehension by the senses.

b. Understanding.

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[Latin prehnsi, prehnsin-, from prehnsus, past participle of prehendere, to seize; see ghend- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prehension - the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) taking hold, grasping, seizing control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" clutch, clutches, grip, hold, clasp, clench, grasp - the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"