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Meaning of apprehension

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

apprehension

Pronunciation:/æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən//æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.

  2. The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest.

  3. Perception; the act of understanding using one's intellect without affirming, denying, or passing any judgment

  4. Opinion; conception; sentiment; idea.