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1. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] fearful expectation or anticipation.

Etymology

  • apprehension (English)
  • apprehensio (Latin)
  • apprehendo (Latin)

2. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] the cognitive condition of someone who understands.

Etymology

  • apprehension (English)
  • apprehensio (Latin)
  • apprehendo (Latin)

3. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] painful expectation.

Etymology

  • apprehension (English)
  • apprehensio (Latin)
  • apprehendo (Latin)

4. apprehension

noun. ['ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən'] the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).

Etymology

  • apprehension (English)
  • apprehensio (Latin)
  • apprehendo (Latin)
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