What does apprehending mean?
Apprehending means present participle and gerund of apprehend.
Apprehending
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of apprehend.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of apprehend
- An act by which something is apprehended.
Example Sentences
Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.
Synonyms for apprehending
Antonyms for apprehending
Related Words
Word Forms
- apprehendings
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Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.
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