adj.
Pronunciation: - ' hen(t)-siv
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : capable of apprehending or quick to do so : DISCERNING
2 : having apprehension : COGNIZANT
3 : viewing the future with anxiety or alarm
synonyms see FEARFUL
– ap · pre · hen · sive · ly adverb
– ap · pre · hen · sive · ness noun