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non-apprehension

non--ap·pre·hen·sion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ap-ri-hen-shuh n]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ap-ri-hen-shuh n]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌæp rɪˈhɛn ʃən/

Definitions of non-apprehension word

  • noun non-apprehension anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil. 1
  • noun non-apprehension the faculty or act of apprehending or understanding; perception on a direct and immediate level. 1
  • noun non-apprehension acceptance of or receptivity to information without passing judgment on its validity, often without complete comprehension. 1
  • noun non-apprehension a view, opinion, or idea on any subject. 1
  • noun non-apprehension the act of arresting; seizure: Police apprehension of the burglar was aided by two alert teenagers. 1
See all 5 definitions of non-apprehension

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Origin of non-apprehension

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Old French) < Late Latin apprehēnsiōn- (stem of apprehēnsiō), equivalent to apprehens- (see apprehensible) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Non-apprehension

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-apprehension

non-apprehension popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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