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PREHENSION Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word prehension. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word prehension. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PREHENSION

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grasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• understanding with difficulty

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

adjective satellite

• immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

seizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

taking hold
verbv
noun

• the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

Best Hypernyms For PREHENSION

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