- pre|hen|so|ry
- pre|hen|so|ry «pree HEHN suhr ee», adjective.= prehensive. (Cf. ↑prehensive)
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pre|hen|sile — «pree HEHN suhl», adjective. adapted for seizing, grasping, or holding on. Many monkeys have prehensile tails. ╂[< French préhensile < Latin prehēnsus < prehendere to grasp] … Useful english dictionary
pre|hen|sil|i|ty — «PREE hehn SIHL uh tee», noun. the character of being prehensile … Useful english dictionary
pre|hen|sion — «pree HEHN shuhn», noun. 1. the act of taking hold physically; grasping; seizing. 2. Figurative. grasping with the mind; mental apprehension. ╂[< Latin prehēnsiō, ōnis < prehendere to grasp] … Useful english dictionary
pre|hen|sive — «pree HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. seizing or laying hold of. 2. Figurative. apprehending: »a prehensive mind … Useful english dictionary
ap´pre|hen´sive|ness — ap|pre|hen|sive «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea. 2. quick to understand; able to learn. 3. perceptive (of).… … Useful english dictionary
ap´pre|hen´sive|ly — ap|pre|hen|sive «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea. 2. quick to understand; able to learn. 3. perceptive (of).… … Useful english dictionary
ap|pre|hen|sive — «AP rih HEHN sihv», adjective. 1. feeling alarm; afraid, anxious, or worried: »The captain felt apprehensive for the safety of his passengers during the storm at sea. 2. quick to understand; able to learn. 3. perceptive (of). –ap´pre|hen´sive|ly … Useful english dictionary
com´pre|hen´sive|ness — com|pre|hen|sive «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending:… … Useful english dictionary
com´pre|hen´sive|ly — com|pre|hen|sive «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending:… … Useful english dictionary
com|pre|hen|sive — «KOM prih HEHN sihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. including much; of large scope or extent: »The month s schoolwork ended with a comprehensive review. SYNONYM(S): inclusive. 2. able to understand many things fully; comprehending: »Benjamin Franklin … Useful english dictionary
