A / apprĕhensĭo
noun

apprĕhensĭo

gen. apprĕhensōnis · gender feminine · decl. 3rd
(), , id. (late Lat.).
a seizing upon; laying hold of
Lit., a seizing upon, laying hold of: arae, Macr. S. 3, 2.—
apprehension; understanding figuratively
Trop., apprehension, understanding, Cael. Aur. Acut. 1, 8; 2, 28; id. Tard. 5, 4 al.