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Prehension Definition & Meaning

prehension
noun
  1. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

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What does prehension mean?
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
What part of speech is prehension?
Prehension is a noun.

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