prēˈhenchən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin prehension-, prehensio, from prehensus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of taking hold, seizing, or grasping (as with the hand) ; specifically : the conveyance of food or drink into the mouth
2.
a. : mental apprehension
b. : an apprehension that may or may not be cognitive